Job Description

At Korndoerfer Homes, not only are we proud of the superior quality residential homes we build and the legacy we have crafted for three generations, we’re proud of our team. We are always on the lookout for talented professionals passionate about their work. Are you interested in joining the Korndoerfer Homes team? To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.

Dynamic Milwaukee Area 100% employee-owned Home Builder, Korndoerfer Homes, has an outstanding career opportunity available as an Architectural Designer (reports to the Director of Design)

JOB FUNCTIONS (approximately 40-50 hours per week):

• Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Serve as a design resource by answering questions regarding our base plans and evaluating various layout modifications or exterior elements
  • Provide sketches for custom requests to a third-party drafting firm in order to modify base plan home designs and pre-plan layout options
  • Provide pricing allowances for structural and layout changes
  • Provide the necessary descriptive language to explain the details of the custom request, so it can be entered into the proposal/contract and be communicated to clients, staff and vendors.
  • Attend plan design meetings with the salesperson and client occasionally (in person and/or virtual meeting).
  • Conduct home plan and cabinet plan reviews for accuracy and consistency purposes
  • Assist with modifications to the cabinet layouts for requested changes
  • Provide additional explanations to the internal team and clients for design-related items.
  • Coordination with internal staff, permitting and other necessary steps as part of the typical pre-construction process to meet deadlines and scheduled dig dates.
• Evaluate the existing pre-planned structural options and assist in developing new design concepts for each plan while collaborating with the Director of Design and Sales Department
  • Coordinate with the Purchasing Department & Estimators on the design concepts and plan details
  • Communicate with the Marketing Department to get the most up to date pre-planned options added to the website
  • Review the most common custom requests at regular intervals and provide recommendation if those designs should be turned into pre-planned options
• Model Home planning, design and job coordination
  • Work with the Sales Department, Director of Design to establish the budget, plan details and other specifics that pertain
  • Enter option pricing for the new home and create plan markups
  • Review plan drafts and cabinet plans and work with team to finalize the plans & specifications
  • Project management with the internal team on the new model homes in order to meet timelines for plan reviews, changes orders, product selections, permitting, excavation, etc.
• Assist with other special tasks and projects as directed by management to improve the quality, efficiencies and profitability of our homes (i.e. establish a Plan Detail Library for our field staff/vendors or assist with base plan updates)

General Requirements:

Professional Skills:

• Proficient in sketching design concepts using AutoCAD, DWF Files and hand sketching
• Construction and knowledge of the structural requirements/load transfer and details needed to build a quality home
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Technology savvy
• Positive, can-do attitude
• High ambition and work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to withstand an ever-changing, fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

To be considered for this position: Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected]

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