Full-Time

Project Coordinator / Interior Designer

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 2/4/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

Herndon, VA, USA

Remote

Must work in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Risk Management
Asana
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Previous exposure to design and construction projects and previous experience in project coordination, project management, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk CAD and Revit to perform space-planning tasks.
  • A strong understanding of construction processes, project management, building standards, project documentation, facility management, and workplace space management.
  • Fluency in Microsoft applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
  • A design degree from an accredited college or related field, and three years of working knowledge of construction project management or project coordination.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of relevant field experience directly related to Design/Build.
  • The candidate must live in the Eastern time zone.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing detailed project deliverables, including monitoring reports, submittal logs, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate the submittal of all documents.
  • Coordinate and set up meetings by preparing and disseminating agendas, sending invitations, tracking invitation responses, and recording attendance.
  • Maintain and update project schedules, ensuring all activities are tracked and deadlines are met.
  • Serve as a liaison between project managers, team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication among project participants, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned.
  • Track follow-up items through successful completion.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and project logs.
  • Prepare and distribute regular status reports highlighting progress, risks, and issues.
  • Assist in allocating and managing project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
  • Track resource usage and availability to ensure optimal utilization throughout the project.
  • Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project success.
  • Support the development and implementation of risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenditures to ensure costs are controlled.
  • Track invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documentation, especially as related to project managers’ travel.
  • Support the implementation of quality-control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
  • Conduct preliminary reviews and inspections of work to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Schedule and organize project meetings, including preparing agendas and coordinating logistics.
  • Document meeting discussions and follow up on action items and decisions.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to all team members.
  • Assist with day-to-day project activities and tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of systems furniture, furniture procurement, and interiors accessibility guidelines is preferred.
  • Previous experience with government work is beneficial.
  • A high level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities are required to identify and address issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams are required.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools such as Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms is required.
  • Capability and high proficiency to create, manipulate, and tabulate in Microsoft Excel is highly preferred.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense