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Southern Land Company, LLC

<div>Why Southern Land?

We offer a distinctive experience for emerging design professionals, including more influence over the design process from initial concept to final execution and the ability to work directly with clients.

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals&mdash;all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.
Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national luxury real estate development and construction firm is seeking a full-time Design and Procurement Associate for our office in Plano, TX. Project types include restaurant, multi-family and residential community amenities. Role offers highly collaborative team structure across the firm and full range of project responsibilities.
The Design and Procurement Associate will assist the interior design team and Director of the interior design department with daily tasks associated with overseeing design of luxury multifamily properties nationwide. Must have a deep knowledge and aptitude of hospitality/multi-family interior design, construction documentation, FF&amp;E, purchasing and project management. A great understanding of standards, budgeting, sourcing, purchasing, freight management, and installation practices will be necessary to be effective in this role. Clear communication with client, contractors, suppliers, designers, logistics and installation teams are pertinent to deliver successful projects. Delivering to the created design intent and remaining within budget and timeline are extremely important. Exceptional attention to detail a must.

Essential Functions
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<li>Manage multiple projects at one time.</li>
<li>Assist with the maintenance of the library by meeting with vendor representatives to increase awareness of new products and material/catalog updates.</li>
<li>Assist with upkeep of resources in database.</li>
<li>Research and source materials, fixtures, furniture, window treatments and accessories.</li>
<li>Competent understanding of the design and procurement process.
</li><li>Ability to work with Interior Designers and Procurement team to ensure design intent is met with FF&amp;E deliverables.</li>
<li>Work with Director to determine deliverable schedule for projects.</li>
<li>Work with Interior Designers to develop and maintain FF&amp;E specifications and budgets by project.</li>
<li>Assist designers in answering RFI&rsquo;s and processing submittals.</li>
<li>Support Interior Designers with day-to-day purchasing, data entry and operations.</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of appropriate costs, budgeting and estimating techniques for FF&amp;E and finish materials.</li>
<li>Assist with creation of cashflow, status reports and budgets as directed.</li>
<li>Request quotes and oversee all purchases; place and manage all orders and acknowledgements.</li>
<li>Monitor purchase orders to ensure purchase orders meet company standards and the product is delivered accurately and on time.</li>
<li>Responsible for follow-up on all purchase orders with vendors, request acknowledgement, and proforma invoices as necessary.</li>
<li>Track orders, deliveries, and shipments.</li>
<li>Manage third party warehouse deliveries and inventory.</li>
<li>Research and maintain industry knowledge, changes, and best practices.</li>
<li>Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with design team and vendors.</li>
<li>Adept technical knowledge of installation coordination of FF&amp;E furnishings, decorative lighting, drapery and other related interior design items.</li>
<li>Site inspections and FF&amp;E punch list as required.</li>
<li>Minimal travel may be required.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Bluebeam.</li>
<li>Communicates well verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li>
</ul>
Required Education and Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited school</li>
<li>5+ years related experience in multifamily/hospitality interior design</li>
<li>Experience with writing furniture specifications and procurement procedures</li>
</ul>
Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have&hellip;
<ul>
<li>A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry</li>
<li>Guiding principles of creativity and innovation</li>
<li>An open mind for new ideas and creative methods</li>
<li>A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!</li>
</ul>
Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.
The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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Interior Design & Procurement Associate

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