Careers

Knutson Design Company is dedicated to interior and exterior design excellence.

As a small family-owned company, we pay close attention to every detail and treat every project as if it were being done in our own home. You can trust that we honor the commitments we make for every home we build.

Knutson Design Co. has been doing design/build for the past few years with one thing in mind…being the best in what we do and creating an exceptional customer experience.

Front Office Assistant

Associate Designer/Draftsman

Please submit your resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation to
manager@knutsonbuils.com

Carpenter

The design is just the beginning.
Let us build it for you.

Associate Designer/Draftsman Job Summary

This job has two main roles within the in company; Associate Designer/Draftsman and Associate Estimator. As the associate designer/draftsman you are responsible for preparing detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by the client and/or Knutson Custom Construction sales agent. As the associate estimator you are responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products/services. The job involves assessing material, labor and equipment required and analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers/vendors.

The sales agent & design team will be your main partners as they will be making all initial contacts with current clients and potential clients. They will sell the project and you will then partner with the design team to get the drawings prepared and your portion of the estimate completed for the sales agent to then close the deal. Once the deal is closed and start date is set, you will take the project and order all the materials you scoped out, schedule all deliveries and subcontractors for the project. Working in constant communication with personnel on the field as well as the interior designer/sales agent and other staff in the office.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Designer/Draftsman

Prepare detailed architectural drawings for residential (and commercial) construction projects

Create architectural drawings based on building specifications, calculations and sketches.

Visit construction sites to collect measurements and dimensions as needed.

Analyze building specifications, codes, space to create the design

Use Chief Architect to prepare drawings

Develop electric and structural drawings to incorporate into drawings

Work with/communicate with project manager/subcontractors to ensure that construction project is in accordance with design specifications

Adhere to all industry standards/codes

Applying for and obtaining building permits as necessary and deliver to job sites

Estimator

Prepare estimates/take offs in detail for all designs/drawings

Ensure timely completion of estimates

Understand the scope of work to bid

Manage bid pricing from all vendors and subcontractors

Establish and maintain working relationships with all vendors and subcontractors

Order all materials; manage pricing and delivery of materials

Coordinate subcontractors throughout the life of the project

Coordinate with project managers of projects regarding materials and sub contractors schedules.

Coordinating with accounting on which vendors/subcontractors are used on each project for bill paying purposes.

Skills Needed

Bachelor’s Degree in design or related discipline (preferred but not mandatory)

Knowledge of Construction industry

Adept to technology

Knowledge of 20/20/Chief Architect or other computer application proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Self motivation

Attention to detail and problem solving skills

Cheerful, helpful, well-informed, articulate, and a good listener

Careers

Knutson Design Company is dedicated to interior and exterior design excellence.

Front Office Assistant

Associate Designer/Draftsman

Carpenter

The design is just the beginning.
Let us build it for you.

Knutson Design Co | 4736 Rice Lake Rd. | Duluth, MN 55803 | 218-728-1726

Associate Designer/Draftsman Job Summary

Services

Design Consultation/
Dream Session

Full-service Design

Drafting & Design

Design Process

Portfolio

Clean & Elegant, Yet Moody Home Office

Daring, Modern, Romantic Family Kitchen

Services

Process

Projects

Services

Process

Projects

Careers

Knutson Design Company is dedicated to interior and exterior design excellence.

Front Office Assistant

Associate Designer/Draftsman

Carpenter

The design is just the beginning. Let us build it for you.

Knutson Design Co | 4736 Rice Lake Rd. | Duluth, MN 55803 | 218-728-1726

Associate Designer/Draftsman Job Summary

Clean & Elegant, Yet Moody Home Office

Daring, Modern, Romantic Family Kitchen

The design is just the beginning.
Let us build it for you.