What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Administrator – Custom Residential Construction position at Camden Homes?
We are seeking an organized, proactive, and sharp Design Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be the central bridge between our high-end residential design process, our custom home clients, and the specialized subcontractors and trades.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess an extraordinary eye for detail, and excel at managing relationships with clients, trade partners, and design teams, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the client journey in custom homebuilding.
Key Responsibilities
Client Communication & Concierge Experience: Serve as an administrative point of contact for custom home buyers, providing clear updates, answering inquiries, and ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience.
Contractor & Client Meetings: Schedule, coordinate, and participate in site walkthroughs and design review meetings with clients, designer, and contractors.
Problem Solving & Information Retrieval: Proactively investigate project details, research technical specifications (e.g., fixture specs, manufacturer guidelines, municipal codes), and track down missing trade answers.
Design Administration & Documentation: Track selection schedules, process and create design specification sheets, manage change orders, maintain organized job files, and ensure design choices align with project budgets and timelines.
Trade & Field Coordination: Conduit between project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design staff to ensure precise specifications and custom details are delivered accurately on-site.
Quality & Detail Assurance: Review design documents, architectural plans, material orders, and trade quotes with strict attention to detail to minimize field errors and maintain strict construction schedules.
Qualifications & Skills:
Eye for Detail, Time Management & Prioritization, Resourcefulness & Initiative, Client & Subcontractor Relations and some Construction Knowledge.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with office administration software, project management tools, or builder platforms (e.g., Outlook, Excell, Word, REVIT, 2020, CAD, or similar).
Pay: $52,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $72,000