Are you the right person to fit our team? Are we the right team for you? Are you interested in seeing your designs come to life while being an integral part of the entire process? Do you have a sense of humor and a willingness to learn? Are you a talented individual with proven self-management skills and a commitment to quality? If yes, this role might be perfect for you!
Company Description
MAK Design+Build, Inc is a residential remodeling company located in Davis, California servicing the greater Sacramento area. We provide an integrated design and construction process for projects such as new kitchens, baths, additions, or entire house remodels. Our system makes us accountable for the entire project, ensuring that we stay within your budget and deliver exceptional results. We are located in Davis, but also serve Woodland, Sacramento, and Yolo County.
Role Description
The Project Designer (PD) is primarily responsible for providing award-winning designs and direct project management throughout the design process. MAK’s remodeling projects range from full bathroom projects to whole house remodels and construction. The PD must understand MAK’s unique design and build process and take projects from concept to completion. The PD is responsible for producing drawings as part of finding creative and effective solutions to complex residential remodeling problems. In addition, the PD is responsible for understanding the homeowners’ project goals, proposing effective design solutions, tracking the project estimate, communicating budget updates to clients, and efficiently organizing MAK resources throughout the design process. The role is primarily located in Davis, California, with flexibility for some remote work.
Qualifications
- Experience with submittals, construction drawings, and space planning
- Knowledge of architecture and project management
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of residential construction design experience
- Ability to draw detailed plan sets and write project specification documents that clearly articulate the project details to the construction staff members in the field.
Responsibilities
- Meet with homeowners to understand their goals for the project and unique needs, lead clients through the entire design process with expert knowledge and empathy
- Develop conceptual design solutions and refine them through computer modeling (our team uses Vectorworks)
- Collaborate with the Production Manager and Trade partners on budget solutions and communicate budget updates to clients at each design meeting
- Manage the selection process with clients for fixtures and finishes
- Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to gather information on trade-specific design details, scope of work specifications, and cost estimates for each project
- Develop permit-ready construction drawings and prepare final construction contract documents before transitioning clients from design to construction
- Support production staff members throughout the construction phase of each of your projects as needed
Desired Traits/Skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
We offer competitive benefits and compensation packages, including paid time off, health insurance, 401k matching, profit-sharing, and mileage reimbursement. This is a full-time position with flexible remote options. If you are excited about this opportunity and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Location: Our office is located in downtown Davis, California and all of our projects are within a 45-minute drive from the office.
