PROJECT DESIGNER
Position Summary
If you’re a designer who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and client connection, you’ll feel right at home with us. At McLennan, we believe remodeling is about far more than beautiful spaces—it’s about improving lives. Our Designers play a meaningful role in guiding homeowners through an exciting journey of ideas, selections, and discovery.
Work Hours & Location
This is a full-time position averaging approximately 38-42 hours/week. Work hours are primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work is to be performed both at our office, located at 780 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA, and on location at client homes and trade partner showrooms. This is not a remote position.
Why McLennan?
Founded in 2003, McLennan Contracting is an award-winning Design-Build remodeling company dedicated to building a positive, family-friendly culture that prioritizes continual learning and professional development. At McLennan, we believe in empowering our team members to grow at work and at home. We value a team approach to problem-solving and company development, and we believe in rewarding each individual's contribution to our success.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Marketing
- Conduct in-home consultations with prospective clients.
- Keep assigned projects updated in CRM and project management software.
- Measure success against established sales revenue and close ratio targets, and work as a team with your department to meet these goals.
- Contribute to content creation for sales and marketing resources at the request and guidance of the Marketing Coordinator.
- Client Management
- Assess and document clients’ needs and pain points to ensure design priorities are on target.
- Guide clients through the Project Development process in accordance with the project schedule.
- Maintain accurate documentation of meetings and project files in the company database.
- Design Development
- Create construction drawings and 3D renderings, and/or coordinate the development of these documents with designers, architects, and engineers.
- Track and document all relevant communication and selection details during the Project Development process.
- Collaborate with the Estimator to create and revise project budgets paired with clearly defined scopes of work and selection specifications.
- Pre-Production & Production Support
- Ensure selections materials are ordered according to agreed upon specifications and in accordance with the project schedule.
- Attend handoff meetings to seamlessly move the project from Project Development to Production.
- Provide support to the Production team as needed in answering questions and consulting with the client on change orders.
- Engage in internal debrief meetings post-construction to review wins and areas for improvement on each project.
Requirements
- Active driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation
- Physically able to complete the tasks required of the position, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and tight spaces in and around clients’ homes
- Available for communication between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday-Friday
- Available for off hours client meetings 2x per week
- Willing to complete at least 16 hours of continuing education annually
Education & Experience
- Degree in Interior Design or related field, or certification from the NKBA or NCIDQ
- Minimum 3 years' experience in sales, interior design, or related field
- Understanding of local building codes as they relate to residential remodeling
- Ability to take accurate measurements and create drawings and renderings for client visualization and production specifications
Technology & Software
- Able to accurately build 3D renderings in a timely manner (structural and cosmetic layout concepts)
- Proficient in Chief Architect or comparable CAD program
- Proficient in Google Apps and/or MS Office Suite
- Basic understanding of spreadsheets, working with PDFs, downloading and saving files
- Excellent typing skills
- Computer savvy and comfortable learning new software
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on skill and experience
- Bonuses based on performance and profitability
- Retirement account with company match
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunity for growth and advancement in company
- Family-friendly, supportive, collaborative environment