Design Coordinator

Design Coordinator/Associate Project Manager

A design firm, specializing in acoustic solutions, is looking to add a Design Coordinator/Associate Project Manager to their team!

Job Description:

The Design Coordinator/Associate Project Manager ensures effective and efficient coordination toward project goals in a dynamic and demanding environment. This role oversees all aspects of a project to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion. Responsibilities include managing expectations by coordinating and communicating project scope, cost, schedule, vendors, and the production of contractual deliverables. Additionally, the Associate Project Manager acts as a liaison between field Sales Agents and internal teams, delivering exceptional customer service from project inception to post-installation.

Key Focus Areas:

• Project initiation, scheduling, and coordination
• Customer, sales, and cross-functional communication
• Submittals, documentation, and order processing
• Timeline management, issue resolution, and risk mitigation
• Project tracking through manufacturing, shipping, and closeout

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (architecture, interior design, project management, engineering)
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or management in a design or creative environment
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Project coordination experience: analyzing data/architectural drawings, stakeholder communication
• Proficiency in internal data systems and computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
• Ability to analyze/interpret data, write concise reports/emails, and explain complex issues clearly

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $32.69 - $35.58/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.