Design Coordinator

Company: Southern Concepts
Location: Oak Island
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Southern Concepts, Design-Build is currently seeking a Design Coordinator to manage the design selection process!Southern Concepts builds and designs luxury homes and communities in the southern venacular archiecture found throughout the Southeast. Specializing in custom and model home programs, commercial structures, interiors, and development infrastructure. Our team of professional builders and designers create a personal haven as a home is more than just a place to rest your head, but a reflection of who you are.What We Stand ForWhat you do matters, experience Penmarc's employee-first culture where you are appreciated, valued, and empowered to work together for a higher purpose living out our 5 Core Company Values:

• Spirit of Excellence
• Innovate to Elevate
• We Before Me
• Grace Through Generosity
• Doing the Right ThingWhat you will be doing!As a Design Coordinator, you will be "hands-on" working closely with the homeowner, Project Manager and site superintendents managining the selection process to create beautiful homes for customers while maintaining a positive experience for everyone involved. You are responsible for direct customer service through design completion and client satisfaction. You are bringing the highest level of professionalism and quality of work to every design you undertake. Be a team player to get the job done right!Qualifications:
  • You understand the value of teamwork.
  • You have a desire to lead by example with the grace of authority, embracing and adapting to change and maintaining respect, dignity, and compassion.
  • You exude a positive attitude and sustain contagious energy throughout the entire shift.
  • You are dedicated to supporting a safe working environment.
  • You are always learning! You are proactive in seeking out education, training and growing perspective
  • You take pride in your work.
  • You love checklists. You like to stay busy, balance priorities and utilize your organizational skills.
  • You understand Construction is an ever-changing industry and remain flexible with your schedule.Essential Duties and Requirements
    • Homeowner exterior and interior selection meetings and gathering design ideas to incorporate
    • Schedule appointments with off-site vendors as needed and source materials
    • Homeowner selections into Builder Trend to be kept current and complete
    • Track homeowner selections, change orders and quotes on Builder Trend
    • Coordinate timing, scheduling, and delivery of home selections with project managers
    • Create Selection Books and Homeowner Companion Manuals for Homeowners
    • Maintain inventory and pricing levels of samples/materials
    • Submit Architectural Review Board documents or adjustments to permitting as needed
    • Schedule pre-construction meetings with homeowners and project managers
    • Assist Director of Construction, Project Manager or Procurement Manager with other projects on an as-needed basis
    • Work closely with Estimator, PM and Superintendents on all projects to ensure timely deliverables for meeting project schedules and budgets
    • Administrative Tasks
    • Procure samples of materials
    • Input selections into Builder Trend
    • Submit pricing requests to subs and vendor and follow up on pricing. Work with Procurement on sourcing if necessary
    • Alert homeowners when pricing is ready for review and approval
    • Help derive selection allowances for contracts in accordance with budget and design desires
    • Follow up on upgrade approval statuses with homeowners and derive Change order or allowance difference pricing
    • Track down selections and overages from vendors the homeowner meets with outside of the Design Gallery including electrical, trim, and landscaping
    • Request and track payments for upgrades
    • Review pricing for closing documents and budgetary analysis.Experience and Training
      • Previous experience in interior design or the home building industry
      • Associates or Bachelor Degree required
      • Computer skills:
        • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
        • Experience with construction software a plus (I.E. BuilderTrend, ProCore, CoConstruct, etc)
        • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit or other design software.
        • Ability to interact across a multitude of internet and social media platforms to interact with customers (I.E. Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram, etc)Skills
          • Detail oriented and organized
          • Self-starter
          • Professional attire and attitude
          • Excellent customer service skills
          • Ability to visualize the homeowner's design style in order to assist them in the design and selection process of finishes.
          • Ability to present designs in a visually appealing and clear format so homeowner can fully understand their options
          • Ability to communicate efficiently with homeowners, trade partners, and field personnelSOCO

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