Dealer Designer

THE ROLE

We believe in the power of diversity and the power of teamwork. We need both collaboration and individual responsibility to organize effectively around our customer's problems.

This role provides strategic, creative and technical design support and is is accountable for effectively and efficiently executing design projects to successful completion including scope of work definition, meeting the client’s business goals & objectives, project timeline development, strategic product application development, specification and specification checking in partnership with Sales.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

We offer competitive health benefits, wellness and healthcare spending accounts, and a holiday package that includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s off. You’ll also be getting in as we grow so growth opportunities abound if you exhibit the knowledge, expertise, and passion to grow with the organization.

This is a full-time permanent position, working out of our impeccably designed and furnished office. You’ll mostly work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with irregular or extended hours as projects demand. We offer a hybrid model of working from home, the office, and the rest of the time will be on-site with clients.

THE DAY TO DAY

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

· Develop typical drawings for the various types of spaces in each project, ensure the typicals align with client needs as identified in the qualification phase

· Continuously validates projects through a Value Engineering lens. Strives to create applications and drive a winning strategy

· Create space plans using typicals allowing client to visualize overall project scope

· Translate the furniture plans into specifications for project budgeting/Order submission

· Final order files for client sign-off

· Determine scope of services and identify any professional services

· Qualify project timelines

· Attend client meetings, site visits & perform inventory checks as required

· Collaborate with internal project team to outline roles & responsibilities, outline project timelines and critical project milestones to ensure we meet customer expectations and project goals.

· Collaborate with Architects and Designers, as necessary to ensure the details of the project align with the overall vision of the project while satisfying the needs of the customer

· Consult with Engineers and Contractors, as necessary, to review and qualify electrical requirements align

YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING

The successful candidate will have experience in an office furniture dealer or manufacturer with technical systems furniture planning, application and knowledge. We want you to bring a solid understanding of the basics of interior commercial construction, Provincial Building Codes, architecture and design, real estate and contract furnishings. This role requires an understanding of the basics of interior commercial construction, architecture and design and computer proficiency in: AutoCAD (current release), 20/20 CAP, Z-axis, Revit, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). We know that the successful candidate will be motivated with a drive to learn and maintain the latest commercial and/or healthcare design trends.

This is a fast-paced business, and we need someone who is organized and an effective time manager with the ability to prioritize deliverables and maintain focus on projects. Someone who is self-motivated and demonstrates initiative, drive and perseverance in achieving objectives is going to be successful in this role. A commitment to customer service and a client focused mentality is also essential.

ABOUT US

Contemporary Office Interiors (COI) is a privately-owned MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, DIRTT Certified Construction Partner, Architectural Walls and Commercial Flooring provider. We have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and a head office in Calgary. We prioritize people, productivity and value to create more than a place to work— we create a space to succeed.

We're proud of our half-century legacy as a company. Our talented people have brought us to where we are today. COI is and has been honoured to have a passionate team that's committed to creating exceptional spaces that inspire you to be your best.

We believe in the power of diversity and the power of teamwork. We need both collaboration and individual responsibility to organize effectively around our customer's problems.

Please apply directly to this posting. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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