Remodeling Designer / Drafter

Penn Construction and Design; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

3,500 sq ft design studio

Design and construction under one roof

Small, collaborative team

High-end residential projects

Job summary

Penn Construction & Design is seeking a Remodeling Designer to lead the design of kitchens, bathrooms, additions and whole-home renovations in Havertown, PA. You will capture existing conditions with RENDR and design in Cyncly 2020 Design, keeping project scopes organized in JobTread.

This full-time, in-person role requires coordinating with sales, estimating and project managers to ensure designs are buildable within budget, with regular client meetings in our design studio and on-site visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing residential remodels (kitchens/baths).
• Proficiency in Cyncly 2020 Design or similar design software.
• Experience with RENDR or similar 3D scanning tools (preferred).
• Familiar with JobTread or similar construction management software.
• Knowledge of cabinetry and residential construction methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation with homeowners.
• Highly organized; can manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners in homes and design studio to understand goals.
• Scan and measure spaces with RENDR for floor plans.
• Develop layouts, floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings in Cyncly 2020 Design.
• Design kitchens, bathrooms, additions and whole-home renovations.
• Lead clients through cabinetry, tile, countertop, fixtures and lighting.
• Present designs and guide to contract.
• Work with estimating to define scope and budget.
• Maintain project selections and documents in JobTread.
• Hand off complete design packages to PMs and field.
• Coordinate with engineers/architects for structural/permit drawings.
• Visit job sites to answer questions and document changes.

Skills

Residential remodels

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Degree in interior design / architecture

NKBA certification

Tools

Cyncly 2020 Design

REND R

JobTread

Job description

Penn Construction + Design

Remodeling Designer / Drafter

Company: Penn Construction & Design

Location: Havertown, PA

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person, with regular travel to client homes and job sites in the Main Line area

Pay: $50, 000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience

About Penn Construction & Design

Penn Construction & Design is a residential design-build firm based in Havertown, PA, serving homeowners across the Philadelphia Main Line since 2014. We handle whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens, bathrooms and exterior work, taking each project from first sketch through final walkthrough under one roof.

Our in-house design team works out of a 3,500 sq ft design studio in Havertown, where clients see, touch and select the finishes for their homes. Design and construction sit side by side, so what we draw is what we build.

The Role

We are hiring a full-time Remodeling Designer to lead the design of kitchens, bathrooms, additions and whole-home renovations. You will capture existing conditions with RENDR, design in Cyncly 2020 Design, and keep each project's scope and selections organized in JobTread.

This role sits between the client and construction. You will guide homeowners from the first meeting through finish selections in our design studio, and work closely with sales, estimating and project managers so that what gets designed can be built on budget and without surprises in the field.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners in their homes and in our Havertown design studio to understand goals, style and budget.
• Scan and measure existing spaces with RENDR to produce accurate floor plans.
• Develop layouts, floor plans, elevations and 3D renderings in Cyncly 2020 Design.
• Design kitchens, bathrooms, additions and whole-home renovations that are practical to build.
• Lead clients through cabinetry, tile, countertop, plumbing fixture and lighting selections in the studio.
• Present designs clearly and help clients move confidently to contract.
• Work with estimating to define scope and keep designs within budget.
• Build and maintain project selections, specifications and documents in JobTread.
• Hand off complete, clear design packages to project managers and the field.
• Coordinate with engineers or architects when a project needs structural or permit drawings.
• Visit job sites during construction to answer questions and document design changes and change orders.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years designing residential remodels, ideally kitchens, baths or design-build work.
• Proficiency in Cyncly 2020 Design, or strong experience in comparable kitchen and bath design software.
• Experience with RENDR or similar 3D scanning and measuring tools, or a willingness to learn quickly.(Preferred)
• Comfortable working in JobTread or similar construction management software.
• Working knowledge of cabinetry, residential construction methods and materials.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with homeowners.
• Highly organized, able to run several projects at different stages at once.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client and site visits.

Preferred

• Degree in interior design, architecture or a related field.
• NKBA certification (AKBD or CKD).
• Experience designing additions and whole-home renovations.
• Hands-on field or trade experience in residential construction.
• Familiarity with older Main Line housing stock.

What We Offer

• Salary: $50, 000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience.
• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan and holidays.
• A 3,500 sq ft design studio built for showing clients finishes in person.
• Design and construction under one roof, so you see your work built and learn from the field.
• A small, collaborative team where your ideas shape how we work.
• Steady pipeline of high-end residential projects across the Main Line.