Title: Design Specialist
Department: Design Reports to: Design and Studio Lead
Posting Date: 8/9/2019 Salary Grade: Exempt
Days of Operation: Monday – Friday Hours: 8am – 5pm
POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
Thomsen Homes is a rapidly expanding residential general contractor in the FM area. We are currently seeking a Design Specialist who shares our core values of integrity, drive, innovation, loyalty and is family oriented. The Design Team at Thomsen Homes is responsible for creating a unique and memorable experience for each client. As the Design Specialist, you will work with the Design team to drive the design process and help maintain the design studio(s). Throughout the building process you will work directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate for this position is very personable, driven, responsive and creative.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct client design meetings
- Showcase the design studio and samples for clients
- Work closely with clients to design and rework floor plans to meet their needs
- Liaison between Design, Sales, and Operations Teams regarding communications, process changes and improvements
- Manage client escalations that come up during the design process
- Communicate with vendors to stay up-to-date on trends and products
- Coordinate and execute electrical walk-throughs
- Respond to selection inquires, both external and internal
- Encourage upgraded selections and features during design meetings
- Work directly with assistant on managing individual projects to ensure information is gathered and in place prior to construction team needing it
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of construction
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Efficient and responsive project management skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Effective at building a cohesive team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to sketch and communicate design concepts and ideas.
- Ability to multitask with projects and clients
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Driven to complete tasks
- 3-5 years of design experience preferred
- Bachelor’s in Design or related field
To apply, please send your cover letter/resume to frontdesk@thomsenhomesllc.com
