New Key Construction Hiring for Interior Design Assistant Job at Walnut Creek, CA Full Time

New Key Construction is an award winning Residential Design Build Contractor serving Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano Counties. We specialize in medium to large-size whole house remodels, additions, construction of ADUs, and custom home building.

We are adding to a dynamic team of experienced construction professionals who value communication, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results to our clients. Nothing thrills us more than that “New Key” feeling our clients experience when we complete their project.

New Key Construction’s Mission: We make our clients’ dreams come true and give them a place of refuge to create lifelong memories through our intentionally structured design-build process.

New Key Construction’s Vision: We will have created dream homes for 3,175 clients while generating $176 million in annual revenue, leveraging the strength of our 288-member team.

New Key Construction’s Core Values:

• Aligned
• Results-Oriented
• Transparent
• Accountable
• Disciplined
• Inspirational

Primary Objectives for this Role

Our ideal team member will provide strong and detailed administrative and clerical support to the Sales & Design Department. Under the guidance of their supervisor, the Interior Design Assistant will be expected to manage design projects, generate professional and detailed drawings, space planning, floor plans, and elevations as necessary to facilitate concepts and designs. They will support the Sales team by sourcing materials, products, and pricing during the estimating process as well as during the procurement process. The Interior Design Assistant will support the Sales & Design team by ensuring proper scheduling and a prompt feedback loop regarding material orders, conditions, issues, or delays. They may also act as a liaison between the Client, Sales & Design Team, Project Manager, and suppliers helping to ensure frequent communication and relevant updates.

Performance Objectives

• Exemplify New Key Construction’s Mission/Vision and Core Values at all times
• Assist in managing design projects including but not limited to:
• Manage multiple deadlines and projects scopes simultaneously
• Become proficient in Buildertrend
• Track and enter billable client design time into BuilderTrend
• Works with Designer to ensure all design hours are within billable quote
• Maintain accurate project action item lists
• Obtain Vendor quotes, finish samples.
• Manage and track procurement of samples, materials, and other items
• Generate professional and detailed drawings, schematic designs, space planning, floor plans, and elevations to facilitate concepts and designs using Auto-CAD
• Maintain a professional manner and experience in all settings
• Attends weekly team meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Skills & Experience

• Graduate of accredited Interior Design program
• 2+ years prior work at an interior design firm
• Passion for Design
• Professional, confident, creative and a high level of positive energy
• Ability to read and decipher and follow building plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent follow-up with suppliers, and with the internal team
• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of construction methods and OSHA construction regulations
• Technology
• Proficient in email communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Experience with Photoshop
• 3d Programs i.e. Revit, Sketch Up, 3ds Max

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Compensation

$20-35/hour

Full time / Hourly Non-Exempt Position

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K w/company matching

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have reliable transportation to our Walnut Creek Office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Interior Design Firm: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location