Job Description
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, has a discerning eye.
- Proactive, forward-thinking and a problem-solver.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage logistics at all levels of a project. This includes but is not limited to scheduling tradesmen, movers, etc., coordinating FF&E install to be on target with construction completion and managing situations that arise.
- Comprehensive understanding of and experience with managing ground-up full-scale construction projects. A large part of this is coordination with builders and architects in addition to electricians, plumbers, cabinetry carpenters, window & door manufacturers, stone and tile manufacturers, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of construction documentation.
- Applicant must have interpersonal skills to engage with clients, vendors & business support.
- Must have 3-5 years of experience working in an Interior Design office.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (excel, word, power point, outlook, one drive)
Essential Responsibilities Include:
- Accounts receivable entries, prepare accounts payable utilizing purchasing software (DesignDocs)
- Proficiency in a design-based data entry software like Studio Designer, DesignDocs, Ivy, etc.
- Experience in construction documentation.
- Provide consistent status reports to interiors team across multiple projects.
- Maintaining detailed client files, both paper and virtual, including all proposals, invoices, underlying invoices, CFAs, schedules, and samples.
- Preparing client presentations, proposals, and invoices.
- Gathering quotes and pricing projects.
- Managing the ordering process from beginning to end.
- Troubleshoot and solve issues as they arise.
- Managing project timelines, deadlines, and budgets;
- Coordinate with the accountant regarding vendor payments, client deposits, etc.
- Manage email correspondence with clients, vendors, designers, etc.
- Create detailed invoices/purchase orders to vendors
- Organize project files and materials utilizing company's purchasing software (DesignDocs)
- Provide weekly project status updates to Principle and Clients
- Follow through on task such as CFA's, strike offs and final details for custom orders
- Tracking all orders and coordinate deliveries
- -Prepare client proposals and vendor purchase orders
- -Oversee all deliverable items
- Coordinate shipping, deliveries, and installations
- Track deliveries and coordinate shipments with receivers
- Oversee inspections and keep inventory of delivered items through final installation
- Handle correspondence regarding damages, replacements, returns, and donations of products, as necessary.
- Input information relating to acknowledgments and invoices into the design system.
- Enter and manage all vendor information.
- Manage claims
- Assist the Principal in drafting new client proposals
- Update clients weekly on the status of project/orders via email
- Gather quotes and specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Be onsite for installations as needed.
- Run errands – pick-up/drop-off samples, pick-up/deliver orders, pick up items at the store, go to the warehouse, etc.
- Manage material samples and update into studio library.
- Coordinate fabrics received in-house with the workroom or upholsterer.
- Review all vendor acknowledgments and invoices for accuracy
- Verify and present all vendor invoices to accounting for payment
- Gather quotes, specifications & images for client presentations
- Assist interiors team with sourcing and pulling alternate selections
- Adjusting furniture plans as soon as items change/are adjusted;
- Capturing all onsite measurements, pictures, notes, and documenting those in detailed project files (Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Studio Designer, Client Folders, Power Point);
- Attending and note taking client presentations, client meetings, conference calls, and installations;
- Maintain the office inventory, samples, documents ( client binders, vendor database) and library
- Provide general record-keeping/filing
- Set up conference area for meetings, vacuum, water, etc.
- Order office, cleaning, and paper supplies for the studio.
- Distribute mail and sign for deliveries.
- Check products for damage when delivered to studio
- Assist with the general office administrative duties, coordinate the day to day admin operations per company Procedures Manual.
- A/C maintenance, pest control, and lightbulb replacement.
- Water office plants.
About McLean and Tircuit LLC:
Founded in 2003, McLean and Tircuit is a full-service, award-winning, woman-owned design firm. We specialize in interior design, interior architecture and FF&E procurement. McLean and Tircuit has completed projects on both coasts, in Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Pittsburgh and in Los Angeles, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay area.