Design Assistant

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Design Assistant position available in our New Homes division!

This is a fully remote opportunity, but candidate can work out of the office in Winchester if they would like to

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Design Assistant will create component design reports based on company standards for estimation and production using design and management software. The Design Assistant will also assist in scheduling projects and updates. The Design Assistant will work alongside the construction, estimating and architectural departments as required to effectively and efficiently complete tasks.

 Position Summary:

Essential Responsibilities

• Aid designers by producing layouts and production files using design software and Adobe PDF
• Adhere to department standards to provide quality information
• Schedule, track, and post information for projects through project management software
• Receive education in construction and design software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, both orally and in writing
• Basic Understanding of Windows filing system
• Ability to read and interpret written information
• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions
• Ability to utilize MS Office Applications; Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and directives
• Professional appearance and behavior

Other Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Education/Credentials: High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
• Training: Component Design Basics & Mitek Software Suite 
• Experience: 1+ year in Business, Computer Science, or data-driven field

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demand of Job: Requires vision, speech, and hearing
• Environmental Factors: Normal administrative environment, Construction site and manufacturing facility exposure
• Hours of Work: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday 

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Base Salary: $21.00-$30.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Holiday Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                                          

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.