Architectural Project Coordinator

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data - including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models - to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to "Building What Matters." JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job.

JPI is seeking an Architectural Project Coordinator to support the design, production, and construction administration of multifamily projects. This position reports directly to the Director of Architectural Production and plays a key role within the Architectural Production Studio by helping coordinate design efforts across all project phases.

The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of multifamily experience and a strong ability to support architectural production in a fast-paced environment. This role offers hands-on exposure to schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration, while working closely with Project Architects, Studio Directors, consultants, and internal JPI teams. The Architectural Project Coordinator helps transform design concepts into coordinated drawing sets, supports consultant integration, and assists with construction-phase documentation to ensure smooth project delivery.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Support the Architectural Project Manager in coordinating multiple projects through all phases from schematic design to construction administration. Assist with tracking project schedules, deliverables, and coordination items to ensure milestones are met. Help organize internal and external coordination meetings, page turns, and design reviews.
• Design and Documentation: Assist in the production and coordination of schematic design (SD), design development (DD), and construction documents (CD).
  
  • Utilize a kit of parts approach to architectural design, leveraging pre-approved components to streamline the design process and maximize efficiency.
• Construction Administration: Support the CA department with RFI inquiries.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with external consultants (Civil engineers, MEP engineers, interior designers, contractors, and other stakeholders) to support cohesive project delivery.
  
  • Assist senior staff in managing communication and follow-up items across disciplines.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the Senior Project Manager, the Architectural Production Studio Director, and the Architectural CA Studio Director to support staffing, workflow, and phase transitions.
• JPI Departments: Collaborate with internal design teams, development, investment management, preconstruction, and construction to integrate architectural design requirements into overall project planning.
• Quality Control: Assist with internal quality reviews to ensure drawing sets align with building codes, JPI standards, and construction requirements. Help track and verify incorporation of value engineering items, accessibility comments, and waterproofing review comments.
• Client and Stakeholder Management: Support project communication by helping prepare materials, tracking responses, and documenting decisions. Assist in maintaining clear communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Resource Management: Help track project timelines, consultant deliverables, and internal deadlines. Assist with workload coordination and task prioritization as directed by the Director of Design.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute to architectural design with creative solutions and innovative approaches. Identify and address design challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in multifamily architecture and construction, integrating them into the design and documentation process.

• Pre-Dev / Conceptual Design Phase
  
  • Conceptual Design Analysis : Assist with reviewing site plans and elevation studies for coordination, zoning compliance, and completeness.
  • Kit of Parts Evaluation : Assess the application of the "kit of parts" approach in the site plan, focusing on standardization to streamline future production efforts while maintaining design integrity.
  • Concept Set Review : Assist with the review of the concept set, ensuring it is complete and aligns with the overall project strategy. Provide feedback and markups to ensure readiness for the next design phase.
  • Visual Communication : Support elevation and graphic reviews for internal discussions and presentations.
  • Collaborative Leadership : Assist the Senior Project Manager with organizing consultant proposals and tracking scopes.
• Schematic Design Phase - Arch Production Studio
  
  • Civil Coordination : Assist with tracking site constraints and civil coordination items.
  • Third-Party Consultant Integration : Facilitate coordination between in-house teams and external consultants, ensuring all stakeholders (structural, MEP, interior design, and landscape architecture) are aligned and progressing according to the project schedule.
  • Detailed Unit Approval : Assist with tracking unit layout approvals and internal sign-offs.
  • Schematic Design Set Delivery : Support the production of a fully coordinated Schematic Design (SD) set in Revit, managing both in-house and outsourced resources, and ensuring timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Value Engineering (VE) Review : Track VE items and document decisions made during SD reviews.
• Development Phase - Arch Production Studio
  
  • Drawing Quality Control : Assist with organizing DD reviews and incorporating markups. Ensure all drawings meet project specifications and JPI's high-quality standards.
  • Integration of Value Engineering : Assist with organizing DD reviews and incorporating markups.
  • Design Coordination : Assist coordination efforts across all disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP) through the DD Pageturn meeting. Ensure full collaboration between internal and external teams, identifying and resolving any design conflicts early in the process.
  • Documentation & Feedback : Issue the DD set and the DD Revised set to all relevant parties and actively participate in design discussions to ensure feedback is incorporated promptly.
• Construction Documents Phase - Arch Production Studio
  
  • CD Coordination: Assist with coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP inputs into the CD set.
  • Consultant Collaboration : Help organize CD pageturn meetings and track follow-up items.
  • Compliance Tracking: Assist with incorporating accessibility and waterproofing review comments.
  • Permit & GMP Set Support: Help prepare and organize CD sets for permit and GMP pricing issuance.
• IFC Set & Preconstruction - Arch CA Studio
  
  • Assist with verifying that permit comments, accessibility comments, waterproofing comments, and coordination items are incorporated into the final IFC set.
• Construction Administration - Arch CA Studio
  
  • RFI & Submittal Assistance: Assist the CA department in responding to RFIs and submittals by preparing background information, markups, and reference materials for review by the CA team. This role does not issue responses directly to contractors.
  • Design Intent Support: Help verify that RFI and submittal responses align with the approved design intent, construction documents, and JPI standards under the direction of the CA team.
  • Construction Issue Support: Provide design support to the CA team for field-related questions, helping research drawings, details, and prior decisions to facilitate timely responses.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 3-7 years of experience in architectural production or project coordination, preferably with multifamily projects.
• Proficiency in Revit; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar project management platforms.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Working knowledge of zoning regulations, building codes, and construction documentation standards.

• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills.

Why work for us?

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building
• Enhance Communities
• Improve Lives

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company
• Comprehensive training and development
• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder
• Real Page - Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work - 2023
• Dallas Business Journal - Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Phone Reimbursement
• Associate Referral Bonuses