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Architectural Project Coordinator

Irvine, CA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Relevant architectural internships may count toward the experience requirement. * Working proficiency in Revit. * Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or architectural ...

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Luxus

Architectural Project Coordinator

Irvine, CA

$86K - $108K/yr

Internship Experience: Relevant architectural internships may count toward the experience requirement * Software: Working proficiency in Revit * Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of ...

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Luxus

Architectural Project Coordinator

Irvine, CA

$86K - $108K/yr

Internship Experience: Relevant architectural internships may count toward the experience requirement * Software: Working proficiency in Revit * Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of ...

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An Architect Internship is a temporary position that provides students or recent graduates with hands-on experience in architectural design, drafting, and project planning. Interns typically work under the supervision of licensed architects, assisting with tasks such as creating drawings, conducting research, and visiting project sites. This internship helps develop technical skills, knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in industry-standard software like AutoCAD and Revit.

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As an Architect Intern, you will typically be involved in assisting with drafting construction documents, developing design concepts, and researching building materials and local codes. You may also support project managers by preparing presentations, participating in team meetings, and collaborating with engineers or other consultants. Many firms encourage interns to contribute ideas during design charrettes or critiquing sessions, helping you develop both technical and creative skills. These experiences are designed to provide valuable, hands-on exposure to real architectural projects and the collaborative process within a professional design team.

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Architectural Project Coordinator

Luxus

Irvine, CA • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

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PROJECT COORDINATOR
Company: MCG Architecture
Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Approximately 2-5+ Years
Recommended Base Salary: $65,000-$85,000
Estimated Total Compensation Package: $86,100-$108,900
Recruiting Representation: Luxus Group Recruiting | AEC Talent Partners
POSITION OVERVIEW
MCG Architecture is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator to join its Irvine, California office.
The Project Coordinator will support Project Directors, Project Managers, Designers, and Job Captains in the delivery of retail, restaurant, mixed-use, storage, hospitality, office, and other commercial projects.
This position provides hands-on experience with Revit modeling, construction documents, consultant coordination, permit packages, project administration, and construction-phase documentation.
It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career architectural professional who wants exposure to the complete project lifecycle and a path toward becoming a Job Captain, Project Architect, or Project Manager.
ABOUT MCG ARCHITECTURE
Founded in 1927, MCG Architecture is a nationally established commercial architecture firm with offices throughout the United States and architectural licensing coverage in 49 states.
MCG specializes in retail, mixed-use, hospitality, restaurant, office, self-storage, land-planning, national-account, renovation, and tenant-improvement projects.
The Irvine office supports projects throughout California and the Western Region from early site planning and entitlements through design, permitting, and construction administration.
PROJECT WORK
The Project Coordinator may support projects such as:
  • Retail tenant improvements
  • Restaurant and grocery projects
  • National-account and prototype rollout programs
  • Ground-up commercial shell buildings
  • Shopping centers and mixed-use developments
  • Façade renovation and retail repositioning
  • Building remodels and adaptive reuse
  • Signage and accessibility upgrades
  • Hospitality and office projects
  • Self-storage developments
  • Projects moving through feasibility, entitlements, design development, permitting, bidding, and construction administration

WHO THIS POSITION IS BEST FOR
This opportunity is best suited for an organized and motivated early-career architectural professional who enjoys Revit production, project coordination, and learning how commercial projects are designed, documented, permitted, and constructed.
The ideal candidate wants meaningful project responsibility, values feedback and mentorship, and is interested in growing into a Job Captain, Project Architect, or project-management position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and update Revit models under the direction of senior project staff.
  • Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, diagrams, and presentation materials.
  • Assist with design-development, permit, and construction-document packages.
  • Maintain project drawing sets, directories, consultant files, transmittals, meeting notes, and document-control records.
  • Incorporate redlines accurately and completely.
  • Verify that coordinated revisions are reflected throughout the drawing set.
  • Assist with building-code, zoning, accessibility, product, and jurisdictional research.
  • Document research findings for review by Project Managers and Job Captains.
  • Support civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, signage, and specialty-consultant coordination.
  • Help identify drawing and model conflicts.
  • Assist with agency submissions, plan-check responses, permit tracking, and document revisions.
  • Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, field reports, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
  • Participate in internal project meetings and selected client or consultant meetings.
  • Record project decisions, action items, and assigned responsibilities.
  • Follow through on assignments and communicate potential schedule or coordination issues.
  • Progressively assume ownership of small projects or defined project components.
  • Continue developing technical knowledge, code understanding, and project-delivery skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
  • Candidates completing an accredited architecture program may be considered when supported by relevant internship experience and a strong portfolio.
  • Approximately 2-5+ years of architectural experience.
  • Relevant architectural internships may count toward the experience requirement.
  • Working proficiency in Revit.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or architectural visualization tools is helpful.
  • Basic understanding of construction documents, building systems, codes, accessibility, and consultant coordination.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and follow-through.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
  • Interest in pursuing architectural licensure.
  • Desire to grow into a Job Captain, Project Architect, or project-management role.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Base salary of $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience, education, technical capability, and commercial project exposure.
  • Two performance bonuses each year.
  • Employer-paid employee health benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Professional-development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Opportunities for advancement within a national architecture practice.
  • Estimated total annual compensation package of approximately $86,100-$108,900.

The estimated package value includes base salary, a combined target bonus modeled at 10% of salary, an estimated 4% employer 401(k) match, and approximately $12,000 in employer-paid employee health coverage. Actual value will depend on final plan terms, elected coverage, and individual and company performance.
RECRUITING REPRESENTATION
MCG Architecture has retained Luxus Group Recruiting | AEC Talent Partners to assist with this search.
Luxus Group will coordinate confidential candidate introductions, initial discussions, interviews, and offer-stage communication with MCG Architecture.
SEARCH KEYWORDS
Project Coordinator, Architectural Coordinator, Architectural Designer, Junior Job Captain, Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Construction Documents, Retail Architecture, Tenant Improvement, Commercial Architecture, National Accounts, Prototype Rollout, Permit Set, Plan Check, Consultant Coordination, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Code Research, RFIs, Submittals, NCARB, Architectural Licensure

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