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Assist Project Manager with planning, budgeting, coordinating and supervising construction through project completion for Residential Projects. Closely work with clients to develop design concepts and solutions to create a space that inspires and functions to enhance quality of life. Assist clients with selecting finishes during pre-construction meetings, design development, vendor meetings, site and showroom visits. Procure finishes and materials within budget to meet client expectations. Work within project scope and schedules to prioritize tasks and coordinate the completion of construction documentation from initial design phase through final project completion. Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Communicate with clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors to ensure design and construction aligns through all design phases and schedule to meet and exceed client expectations and satisfaction.

Collaborated and communicated effectively and professionally with team members on various projects; Commercial, Multi-Family, Unit Apartment Models, Active Senior Living, Office/Leasing and Clubhouses. Worked with Project Manager and Interior Design teams to develop the design direction, convert programming requirements into design solutions. Researched materials and concepts to advise and support design team on technical issues influencing interior design concept development. Ensured compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Worked within project scope and schedules to prioritize tasks and coordinate the completion of documentation required from initial design phase through final project completion. Collaborated and communicated with Clients, Architects and General Contractors through weekly meetings/conference calls/site surveys, RFI’s and Submittals to ensure design and construction aligned through all design phases and timeframe to meet client needs. Mentored other team members and interior designers.

Assisted Senior Designers on various projects; Commercial, Multi-Family, Unit Apartment Models, Active Senior Living, Office/Leasing and Clubhouses. Assisted as directed by design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. Assisted, as directed by design team, with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) throughout all phases of interior design work. Assisted in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes. Assisted in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials. Prepared and monitored project schedules and budgets; provided technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance program. Prepared and distributed project communication with customers, management, integrated project team. Ensured compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Created design and construction documents, prepared project specifications. Ordered samples and materials from vendors.

Assisted senior designers on various projects; residential, commercial, senior living, model home merchandising, clubhouses and sororities. Assist senior designers select furnishings and finishes. Managing multiple projects simultaneously, Client Interviews, Field Surveying of client spaces, Creation of preliminary space plans and design concepts, Design Training & Development, Meeting and planning coordination, Production of furniture and interior finish schedules, Create and manage business and client purchase orders. Create and update AutoCAD drawings. Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations and detail drawings.