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ELM Construction LLC

Senior Interior Designer (Residential Remodeling)

Location: Birmingham, AL (serving Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover)

Deliver high-quality client experiences

ELM Construction LLC is a design-build remodeling company serving homeowners in Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover, and the greater Birmingham area. The company specializes in residential renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home transformations, additions, and exterior upgrades. ELM's vision is to provide phenomenal design and remodel experiences that create raving fans. We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer who can bring creativity, organization, strong client communication, and a high level of design expertise to the team.

The Senior Interior Designer will work closely with clients to understand their vision, develop creative design solutions, guide selections, prepare design concepts, and support projects through the design-build process. This person should have a strong eye for design, experience with residential interiors or remodeling, and the ability to balance creativity with budgets, timelines, and practical project constraints. This role may also be a strong fit for someone with leadership potential who can help support and develop the design department over time.

Key Responsibilities

Meet with clients at project locations to understand their goals, style, budget, and project needs
Gather measurements, photos, and information needed to create as-built drawings
Develop design concepts based on client tastes, project scope, and budget
Design kitchens, bathrooms, and other residential spaces using Chief Architect or similar software
Present design concepts and revisions to clients
Help clients with selections, finishes, materials, and design decisions
Book and attend client appointments in showrooms, homes, and the office
Provide sketches and design details to support field installation
Respond to client emails, texts, and calls in a timely and professional manner
Follow up with trade partners and vendors on product quotes
Order and track design products
Review and approve design-related invoices
Manage client budgets, communicate overages or underages, and help prepare change orders when needed
Visit jobsites to verify design accuracy and materials
Participate in team meetings, trade shows, client events, and networking opportunities as needed

Qualifications

10+ years of design experience preferred
Residential construction, remodeling, or design-build experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of interior design principles
Experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, and residential living spaces
Experience with Chief Architect preferred
Experience with Chief Architect is a strong plus; experience with similar design software such as 2020, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or related platforms is also a plus.
Strong communication and client service skills
Organized, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and professional
Ability to balance design creativity with budgets, timelines, and construction realities
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset
Ability to work in the office; this is not a remote position
Degree in interior design or a related field is highly preferred; strong professional design experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Pay and Benefits

Full-Time. W-2 Employment
Pay: $80,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience
Paid vacation
Paid standard holidays
401(k) with 3% company contribution
Health insurance contribution up to $300/month
Access to dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Discretionary annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
Professional team environment with opportunities to contribute to department growth
Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional client meetings outside standard hours.

Why ELM Construction LLC?

ELM Construction offers the opportunity to do meaningful residential design work within a collaborative design-build team. The company values honesty, respect, creativity, thoughtful communication, and pride in the final result. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced designer who wants to help clients love their homes while working with a company focused on quality, process, and long-term trust.

ELM Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Senior Interior Designer (Residential Remodeling) — ELM Construction LLC

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Role summary

The Senior Interior Designer (Residential Remodeling) is a senior technical and design role responsible for leading interior design for residential remodeling projects from concept through installation. The role translates client programmatic goals into schematic layouts, detailed construction documentation, FF&E specifications, and site coordination while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, project budgets and construction schedules. This position operates at the intersection of client advisory, design production, and construction coordination to deliver functional, safe, code-compliant and aesthetically coherent home interiors that meet measurable client outcomes.

This description is intended for internal reference to define objectives, expected results, scope, and required competencies. It is not a recruiting advertisement.

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Primary objectives and key results (OKRs)

Objective 1 — Deliver high-quality residential remodel design packages on time and within budget.\n
- KR1.1: 90% of schematic and CD (construction document) packages issued by scheduled milestone dates.
- KR1.2: Average design package variance from approved design budget ≤ 5% at bid stage.
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Objective 2 — Achieve client satisfaction through clear communication, design accuracy and construction performance.\n
- KR2.1: Client satisfaction score ≥ 4.5/5 on post-project survey for design and coordination.
- KR2.2: Fewer than 3% of field RFIs attributable to incomplete or unclear interior design documentation per project.
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Objective 3 — Improve procurement and installation efficiency for FF&E and finishes.\n
- KR3.1: FF&E procurement lead times reduced by 15% year-over-year through vendor management and specification standardization.
- KR3.2: On-site FF&E and finish installation deviations ≤ 2 incidents per project attributable to specification errors.
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Objective 4 — Maintain regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.\n
- KR4.1: 100% of projects pass required code and accessibility reviews without rework due to interior design omissions.
- KR4.2: Zero client claims related to interior design noncompliance per fiscal year.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness: Percentage of deliverables (schematic, design development, CDs, FF&E schedules) issued on or before committed dates.
Budget accuracy: Variance between design-estimated interior scope and final contracted interior cost at bid award.
Documentation quality: Number of RFIs and change orders attributable to interior design documentation per project.
Client satisfaction: Average score from standardized client post-project evaluations covering communication, design outcome and construction coordination.
Procurement performance: Average vendor lead times, on-time delivery rate for FF&E and percentage of items delivered per approved spec.
Compliance rate: Percentage of projects passing inspections/reviews without interior design related deficiencies.
Change order containment: Value of owner-directed or corrective change orders resulting from interior design issues as a percentage of project interior budget.

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Problems solved (internal and external customers)

External customer (homeowner): Converts homeowner goals, lifestyle needs and aesthetic preferences into an executable interior design solution that improves comfort, functionality and property value while remaining within budget and schedule constraints.
External customer (property owner/developer): Produces design solutions that optimize usable space, durability and marketability for remodeled residential units, reducing risk of post-occupancy defects and costly rework.
Internal customer (project management & general contractor): Provides clear, coordinated documentation and site support that minimizes RFIs, reduces construction delays, and enables predictable procurement and installation of finishes and FF&E.
Internal customer (procurement/operations): Standardizes specifications and vendor relationships to streamline purchasing, lower lead times, and reduce variance between specified and delivered items.
Internal customer (permit/compliance teams): Ensures interior design decisions align with building codes, accessibility requirements and permit conditions, reducing regulatory risk and inspection rejections.

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Responsibilities and scope of work

Lead design development for residential remodeling projects including client programming, schematic layouts, space planning, and material/finish selection.
Produce comprehensive construction documents (plans, elevations, details, schedules) and written specifications for finishes, fixtures, lighting and FF&E.
Coordinate design with architects, structural and MEP engineers, contractors and specialty consultants to integrate interior details with building systems and construction sequencing.
Manage FF&E procurement process: prepare schedules, request quotes, evaluate vendors, track lead times, and oversee delivery and installation logistics.
Provide site observation and construction administration focused on interior scope: respond to RFIs, review submittals, clarify details and approve mock-ups.
Maintain project documentation, change logs and cost tracking related to interior scope; prepare value-engineering alternatives when budget constraints require.
Ensure all interior design work complies with applicable codes, accessibility standards, fire and life-safety requirements, and company quality standards.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level and junior design staff; contribute to internal standards, templates and best practices for residential remodeling design.

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Key skills, abilities and knowledge required

Technical design and production: Advanced proficiency in residential space planning, construction documentation, detail development, and FF&E specification. Proficiency with CAD and/or BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), presentation tools, and specification/product research resources.

Construction and regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, finishes, building codes, accessibility standards and permitting processes relevant to remodeling work.

Project management and commercial awareness: Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables, track budgets and schedules, and apply cost-conscious decision making. Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants and procurement teams.

Client communication and stakeholder management: Clear verbal and written communication, client-facing advisory skills, negotiation with vendors, and ability to translate technical issues into homeowner-friendly explanations.

Problem solving and quality control: Detail-oriented, able to anticipate constructability issues, reduce RFI/change order risk, and implement QA/QC processes to maintain documentation completeness and installation accuracy.

Leadership and professional development: Experience mentoring junior designers, developing office standards for residential remodeling, and driving continuous improvement in procurement and documentation workflows.

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