Role & responsibilities

The Design Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all architectural, interior design, structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), landscaping, and specialty consultant designs for hotel development projects. The role ensures that designs are fully integrated, compliant with hotel brand standards, technically feasible, cost-effective, and delivered within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Coordination

- Coordinate design development activities across architects, interior designers, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and specialty consultants.
- Review design submissions for completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
- Ensure seamless integration of all design disciplines.
- Facilitate design coordination meetings and maintain action trackers.

Hotel Brand Compliance

- Ensure designs comply with hotel operator brand standards and guidelines.
- Coordinate reviews with hotel operators and management teams.
- Incorporate operational requirements into design development.

Design Review & Technical Evaluation

- Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Identify design clashes and coordinate resolution among consultants.
- Evaluate constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency of proposed designs.
- Coordinate value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Liaise with project management teams, consultants, contractors, hotel operators, and client representatives.




- Manage communication and approvals related to design submissions.
- Present design updates and progress reports to stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure designs comply with local building codes, fire & life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and statutory regulations.
- Coordinate submission of drawings for government approvals and permits.

Design Documentation Control

- Maintain design registers and drawing logs.
- Monitor design deliverables against project schedules.
- Ensure proper revision control and document management.

Construction Support

- Provide technical support during construction.
- Review RFIs (Requests for Information), shop drawings, material submissions, and mock-ups.
- Coordinate resolution of site-related design issues.
- Participate in site inspections and progress reviews.

Risk & Quality Management

- Identify design risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the design process.
- Monitor consultant performance and design quality.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field.
- Master's Degree is an added advantage.
- Qualified registration/licensure preferred.





Experience Requirements

- 5-10 years of experience in design coordination, architecture, engineering, or hospitality development projects.
- Experience in hotel, resort, mixed-use, luxury residential, or commercial projects preferred.
- Experience working with international hotel brands is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Architectural and Interior Design Coordination
- MEP and Structural Design Understanding
- Reviewing Construction Drawings
- Building Codes and Regulatory Compliance
- Value Engineering
- Design Quality Control

Software Skills

- AutoCAD
- Revit / BIM
- Navisworks
- SketchUp
- MS Project
- Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral Competencies

- Strong Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Organization
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of design deliverables.
- Number of design clashes resolved before construction.
- Compliance with hotel brand standards.
- Accuracy and quality of design documentation.
- Reduction in construction-stage design changes.
- Timely statutory approvals.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with design coordination processes.

Preferred Hospitality Project Exposure

- Luxury Hotels
- Business Hotels
- Resorts
- Serviced Apartments
- Convention & Conference Centers
- Mixed-Use Hospitality Developments

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