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Planning & Design Coordinator

Naftali Group

Residential Office Retail Asset Class Agnostic

New York, NY

Salary Estimate: Confidential

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office

Experience Required: 2+ to 5 years

Education Required: 4 Year College

Job Description

Planning & Design Coordinator

The Naftali Group has an immediate opening for a highly intelligent, motivated, and detail-oriented Planning and Design Coordinator to join our Design and Construction Team located in New York City.

This is an opportunity for an individual to join a thriving, fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial development firm. The ideal Planning and Design Coordinator will have diverse experience in the planning and design coordination of luxury residential high-rise condominiums. The Planning and Design Coordinator will be involved in various planning and design decisions, on the pre-development of new luxury properties, from the inception of planning and design phases. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with creative visionaries in the field of design, architecture, and real estate.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Planning and Design Coordinator will report to the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Design and the Executive Vice President of Construction to assist in managing all aspects of the design process for multiple projects with varying scales
A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and encourage out-of-the-box thinking while ensuring our product does not diminish in quality. Assisting in maintaining an on-brand aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and programming intentions is key
Review and assist with all construction and design documents and provide project-specific recommendations and input regarding architectural programming, planning and design throughout all phases of the pre-development through completion

o The goal is to maintain the design and integrity of the product

o Includes but is not limited to materials, layouts, electrical, lighting, audio-visual, technology plans, art, and FF&E

Assist in complex construction project coordination, quality control efforts, project scheduling, and building material procurement
Understand the complexities of project budgets and be able to assist and review with the internal team buyout and VE decisions
Assist in FF&E sourcing and specifications and can work with consultants to specify and source products that meet the budget

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in architecture and/or design
3-4 years’ experience working at an architectural firm and or interior designer
Must have experience working on multiple high-end residential projects, or hospitality (from schematic design to construction documentation)
Experience in all aspects of the construction and design documents and processes
Excellent design talent: ability to conceptualize and meticulous attention to detail
Study and critique floor plans; urban planning skills preferred
Must be proficient with MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, InDesign, and Photoshop
Excellent written and editorial skills; polished presentation and speaking skills
Skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to facilitate and manage relationships
Highly resourceful problem solver and a quick learner
Experience with luxury brands
Skillful time management skills and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment