Center Creek Homes, a dynamic residential development firm, is in search of a dedicated and energetic Design Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be an integral member of operations group, providing leadership and support for the design-related function of the company including: working side-by-side with consulting architects to create and compile construction drawing sets for permit and zoning/Committee of Architecture Review submission; create and publish design concepts and detailed specifications content for new homes; create marketing materials for upcoming projects; oversee the creation of interior and exterior home renderings; and produce markups of architectural plans for the construction team. The ideal candidate will be a high-level communicator with a strong sense of personal motivation, initiative, and responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide interior and exterior design concepts for new homes based on market considerations, budget parameters, and supplier availability
• Publish finish specifications for new projects and manage project documents using our online builder project management software
• Work with vendors for sourcing new selections options and to obtain quotes on finish options such as flooring, cabinetry, counters, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and hardware
• Create conceptual landscape plans and site plan markups for construction
• Prepare and deliver design presentations to internal and external constituents
• Apply company design guidelines and standards to review architectural construction documents and provide markups related to trim, MEP systems, doors/windows, etc.
• Generate marketing materials such as look books and oversee the creation of marketing floor plans and interior/exterior renderings
• Work with consultants to design and implement staging for homes listed for sale
• Work with a limited amount of presale customers in a defined selections process
• Assist in the entitlement process regarding special use permits, subdivisions, Board of Zoning appeals approval, and Committee of Architecture Review
• Work with Preconstruction Manager to create and maintain preconstruction schedules and checklists our online builder project management software
• Create and maintain company process documentation regarding preconstruction activities and plan specifications
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, Graphic Design, and/or equivalent experience
• Exemplary skills in generating content for presentations, renderings, and selections palettes
• Proficient in graphics software (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop), 3-D modeling and rendering software (e.g. Revit, Enscape), and MS Office Suite
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Architectural drafting and entitlement experience a plus
• Willingness to work flexible hours in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility, and entrepreneurship
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various types of stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Builder Trend or other project management software a plus

About Center Creek Homes:

Center Creek Homes is a real estate development firm focused on delivering high-quality single-family housing across a broad price spectrum, while providing strong financial returns and positive social impact, in the Richmond, Virginia market. Capitalizing on the city’s strong population and employment metrics, rejuvenated downtown core, wealth of high-quality housing stock and tremendous lifestyle appeal to young professionals, we are excited to bring our brand of innovative residential development to the market.

Center Creek Homes is part of Center Creek Capital Group, a real estate private equity investment and development firm. The Center Creek Housing Funds are a set of private equity funds focused on affordable single-family rental housing and provide strong financial returns along with real social impact in markets across the southeastern United States.

For more information on Center Creek please visit our websites: www.centercreekhomes.com and www.centercreekcapital.com.

Minority, women, and LGBTQ applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Center Creek Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23223