Interior Designer - Residential Remodeling

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Interior Designer

Salaried position with minimum availability from 7 : 30am – 5 : 00pm

Job Summary :

The Designer role is vital in ensuring the success of remodeling projects from pre-sale through construction. This position is responsible for creating a clear scope of work and creative design concept to secure project contracts as well as managing the client experience throughout the pre-sale, design and preconstruction phases. The scope of duties covers a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to selling the design / project, ensuring client has a clear understanding of the design concept and project budget, maintaining profitability of project throughout the design and preconstruction phases, effective hand-off to the construction team, communicating with clients, and maintaining quality standards.

The Designer will manage project costs from the initial consultation through the pre-construction phase; create a clear scope of work within a reasonable budget to obtain the client’s approval and secure a signed project contract. The Designer is responsible for managing a minimum of 4-7 active (presale through preconstruction phases) projects at a time. Additionally, the Designer supports the Project Directors during the construction phase by contributing to job site walk throughs, communicating with skilled craftsmen and clients and problem-solving design-related issues as they arise during the construction phase.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Business Development – Contribute to client consultation meetings and manage the paid proposal phase to convert presale opportunities to signed client contracts.
• Scope of Work – Establish a comprehensive presale scope of work and communicate details effectively to ensure development of accurate, detailed estimates. Edit scope of work as necessary during design phase; update and communicate associated costs to client, construction and management teams.
• Budget Management - Prepare and submit accurate finish-material budget estimates during the presale phase. Secure detailed estimate quotes during the design / selections phase. Communicate cost details to clients regularly throughout all phases of the project. Collaborate with Project Director and Production Manager during construction phase to ensure cost changes are captured accurately.
• Project Coordination - Organize, schedule, and coordinate projects, budgeting time effectively. Coordinate with internal team members and subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Client Communication - Act as the main point of contact for clients from presale through preconstruction phase. Be available as a client resource during construction phase. Ensure clients are informed and have a solid understanding of all design-related costs and details. Effectively communicate the design and construction vision throughout all phases of the project, addressing any concerns or changes promptly and effectively.
• Team Communication & Management - Communicates regularly with design team, skilled craftsmen, project directors and subcontractors to maintain project clarity and team coordination.
• Leadership / Motivation / Recognition – Be leadership minded by recognizing team member contributions, expressing appreciation, sharing knowledge, offering feedback and exhibiting a general team-oriented mindset.
• Problem-Solving - Address challenges and unexpected issues that arise during projects, finding solutions to keep projects on track.
• Adherence to Company Procedures - Manage projects and in accordance with company standards and procedural guidelines. Ensures that clients are properly utilizing Buildertrend in the design phase
• Safety Oversight - Maintain and ensure adherence to safety standards and guidelines on job sites.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Success Measurements :

Must demonstrate the following behaviors :

Creativity; Resourcefulness; Problem Solving; Conflict Management; Critical Thinking; Delegation; Integrity and Trust; Managing and Measuring Work; Planning and Priority Setting; Team Building; Process Management.

Physical Requirements :

Additional Requirements :

Company Description

KCBR Design | Remodel is the top-rated design remodeling firm in the Kansas City metro area. We offer exceptional job opportunities for exceptional people! At KCBR we specialize in full-scale high-end remodels and have created a process that ensures a career path and growth for each member of our team that values team culture and client satisfaction.

Company Description

KCBR Design | Remodel is the top-rated design remodeling firm in the Kansas City metro area. We offer exceptional job opportunities for exceptional people! At KCBR we specialize in full-scale high-end remodels and have created a process that ensures a career path and growth for each member of our team that values team culture and client satisfaction.