Design & Construction Project Coordinator

At Novant Health, you’ll be part of a team that creates the spaces where remarkable care happens. As a Design and Construction Project Coordinator, your work directly supports patients, families, and care teams by helping bring healthcare environments to life.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Exposure to large-scale healthcare construction and design projects
• A hybrid work schedule with meaningful, hands-on project involvement

This position is hybrid, with a home base in Winston-Salem, NC. Regular on-site work and travel between Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and Wilmington are required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• If degree is outside of Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field, 7 years of relevant experience is required in addition to the degree

Experience (Required):

• Minimum of 3 years of architectural or building engineering CAD drafting experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for producing construction documents for institutional, commercial, or other complex building projects
• Experience in coordinating and managing multiple computer-based CAD projects and other assignments with proven ability to meet goals and deadlines.

Additional Skills:

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to move work forward
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure
• Experience with healthcare or institutional construction projects
• Knowledge of Revit or other advanced design software
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations or building codes

In this role, you will serve as the owner’s representative, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of design and construction projects across Novant Health. You’ll play a key role in keeping projects organized, on track, and aligned with operational needs.

You will:

• Coordinate multiple design and construction projects from initiation through completion
• Support the logistics of opening new hospitals, patient care areas, and facility expansions
• Assist with planning and execution of building moves, relocations, and space re-allocations
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and software systems to schedule meetings, track progress, and maintain clear communication
• Proactively schedule and lead coordination calls, including with software and support teams, to keep projects moving forward
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including Project Authorization Requests and the Master Project List
• Assist with real estate activities such as leasing coordination and site investigations
• Track timelines, identify risks, and help resolve issues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ensure construction documents and drawings are accurate and up to date using AutoCAD and other tools