Are you a seasoned residential designer who thrives on leading complex projects, collaborating with clients, and delivering exceptional design solutions from concept through completion? This role is designed for an experienced professional who brings strong design judgment, technical expertise, and leadership to high-quality residential projects. The ideal candidate is confident in managing multiple projects and serving as a trusted design partner to both clients and internal teams.
The Senior Project Designer is responsible for leading residential design projects from initial concept through project completion. This role oversees design development, documentation, client coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration. The Senior Project Designer also provides guidance to junior staff and ensures all deliverables meet established quality and accuracy standards.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000, dependent on experience.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Health Benefits: The company pays 40% of the premium.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bonus Opportunity
Responsibilities
- Lead design efforts on large-scale residential projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budget parameters.
- Develop floor plans, design concepts, material palettes, and detailed documentation required for construction and installation.
- Facilitate client meetings, present design solutions, and maintain consistent communication throughout all project phases.
- Conduct site visits, including field measurements, milestone reviews, and coordination with project stakeholders.
- Prepare and review proposals, selections, pricing information, and material specifications.
- Oversee procurement coordination, order tracking, and delivery alignment with project schedules.
- Produce organized and complete drawing sets, including plans, elevations, schedules, and technical details.
- Collaborate with internal project managers, sales teams, and drafting support to ensure accuracy and constructability.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback to junior designers.
- Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and initiative-based projects to support departmental goals.
Performance Expectations
- Accuracy and completeness of design documentation and specifications.
- Effective management of multiple concurrent projects.
- Timely completion of tasks and adherence to project schedules.
- Professional communication and client service.
- Positive team collaboration and contribution to department processes.
- Accountability in proposals, approvals, and material coordination.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of professional residential design experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through construction.
- Proficiency in space planning, FF&E specification, and residential design documentation via Chief Architect.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret construction details and coordinate with technical teams.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage shifting priorities.
- Experience mentoring or overseeing junior design staff is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site and attend required field visits.
Core Competencies
- Project management.
- Client communication.
- Technical design documentation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Team collaboration.
- Time management and prioritization.
About West Chester Construction Company
We are a home remodeling company dedicated to improving and updating residential spaces. The team focuses on quality workmanship, practical design, and dependable execution to help homeowners create spaces that better fit their needs and lifestyle.
This position is being filled in partnership with Ciprani Consulting, a strategic hiring and business consulting firm that works closely with growing companies to place top-tier talent. Ciprani Consulting supports the recruitment process by identifying candidates who align not only with the role requirements but also with the company’s standards for values, professionalism, accountability, and long-term success.
Qualified candidates will work directly with Ciprani Consulting throughout the initial stages of the hiring process before being introduced to the employer.