Design Selection Coordinator

Mi Homes; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) options

Job summary

M/I Homes in Orlando is seeking a Design Center Assistant to support home buyers by guiding interior and exterior option selections during the build process. This role focuses on helping customers personalize their home with color and design choices, from presale previews to final selections.

You will coordinate selections, prepare color sheets and change orders, verify pricing, enter data in the Envision system, and assist with daily operations to ensure on-time construction and a positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant coursework or experience in home building/design.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with diverse clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of data entry and organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates customer appointments and presale previews to present options.
• Prepares and reviews Color Selection Sheets; handles Change Orders with pricing verification.
• Coordinates selections for Inventory/Spec homes and submits sheets by deadlines.
• Maintains samples and assists with day-to-day Design Center operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Envision system

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to the home buyer in selecting interior and exterior options to enhance the personalization of the home building process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the following customer appointments:
• Presale Previews – Conducts tour and overview of options for prospective buyers
• Provides assistance and specific product information to new home buyers during “browsing time” (after Preview and/or prior to Color Session).

• Prepares and reviews initial Color Selection Sheets; prepares Change Orders as required; verifies accuracy of information and pricing prior to submitting to Sales Admin for processing.
• Confirms exterior color selections of adjacent homes to ensure color selections are not duplicated.
• Coordinates selections/options for “Inventory/Spec” homes and submits Color Selection Sheets by specific deadline to ensure building process is not delayed.
• Researches and provides information on selections to subcontractors and appropriate Company representatives.
• Maintains samples in a workable and organized manner.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties including setting appointments.
• Enters data and makes updates in the Envision system.
• Troubleshoots and resolves customer construction issues that relate to design selections.
• Assists with day-to-day operations in the absence of the Design Center Manager.
• Assists with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with at least one year of relevant course study including seminars and workshop combined with a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; general knowledge of home building industry relative to designs and color coordination.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service-oriented personality and ability to work well with others for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of the organization.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills as well as detail-oriented aptitude to provide accurate information.
• Design background preferred with general knowledge of blueprint and plot map reading to assist in the selection process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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