Project Coordinator/Architectural Drafter

Project Coordinator/Architectural Drafter — Hospitality Design & Permitting

📍 Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (Hybrid)

💰 $36–$40/hr (Based on Experience)

💼 Full-Time | Hourly | 3 Days In-Office Minimum

About FE Design & Consulting

FE Design & Consulting is a boutique permit expediting and design firm with over 20 years of experience helping independent restaurants, bars, and hospitality spaces come to life across Los Angeles. From Michelin-caliber kitchens to neighborhood cocktail bars, we navigate the complex web of City Planning, Building, and Health Department regulations so our clients can focus on creating memorable guest experiences.

Our office, located in historic Little Tokyo, is a collaborative team of designers, drafters, and project coordinators who value transparency, mentorship, and a shared appreciation for the hospitality world. We offer competitive pay, generous health benefits, PTO, and the flexibility of hybrid work (company-issued MacBook included).

If you thrive in fast-paced creative environments and love the intersection of design, regulation, and hospitality, we’d love to meet you. Personality and communication skills are an absolute must-have.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Coordinator and Architectural Drafter, you’ll be the bridge between our clients, city agencies, and design teams—keeping projects on track and clients informed. Your day-to-day will include:

• Drafting layouts using AutoCAD that conform to the designer’s drawings and that comply with all relevant agency codes
• Managing timelines, deliverables, and client communication for multiple projects
• Coordinating with clients, engineers, and agency officials to move projects through plan check
• Reviewing and responding via AutoCAD to Health and Building Department mark-ups and corrections
• Preparing and submitting detailed response letters, narratives, and resubmittal packages
• Conducting site visits, verifying field conditions, and attending plan check meetings
• Tracking project hours, updates, and documentation using project management software
• Supporting a culture of collaboration and clear communication across the FE team

What We’re Looking For

• 4 years of experience using AutoCAD in preparing construction documents (preferably in architecture, construction, or permitting)
• 1 years of project coordination experience (preferably in architecture, construction, or permitting)
• Familiarity with commercial restaurant or bar build-outs
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in project management tools (we’ll train you on ours)
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and construction management, or related field
• Local to the Los Angeles area — 3 in-office days per week required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client meetings and site visits

Why You’ll Love Working Here

✨ Collaborative, transparent, and creative team culture

🏥 Health insurance and paid time off

💻 Hybrid work setup with company-issued MacBook

🍸 Deep ties to LA’s best chefs, bartenders, and hospitality innovators

Benefits

• Company Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 8 Paid Time Off Days after one year, with up to 20 PTO days after five years
• 401K with matching employer contribution (Vests over 6 years)
• Partial Remote Work Available
• $36 to $40 per hour, depending on experience in the industry

This position is full-time, with hours from 8:30 to 5:00 PM, totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week with paid overtime. You will be expected to work overtime to complete tasks and meet deadlines when needed.