FACILITIES PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGNER

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Detailed responsibilities: • BUDGET - Develop and administer the division's annual budget; monitor and approve expenditures • COMPLIANCE - Ensure project operations are in compliance with design specifications and University, state, and federal policies and regulations • DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops • DEVELOPMENT - Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems • DESIGN - Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required fruition and/or institutional standard; initiate revisions where appropriate • DESIGN - Coordinate design review with department managers including the plan of construction, equipment and furniture specifications • DESIGN - Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required FF&E, IT, and ASE procurement and installation • DESIGN - Participates in interior and exterior designed space of new facilities, additions, and renovations as assigned; concurrently manages multiple simple to complex projects from assignment through project close-out • DESIGN - Researches, composes, and formats content of all Interior Environments Standards to ensure a unified approach to quality, functionality, and longevity. Provides support and guidance to leadership and project management team on area(s) of expertise • PLANNING - Oversees project design, bids, orders, and installation for clients to ensure design/function is achieved and consistent with overall Institutional design guidelines. Reviews, negotiates, and processes change requests and change orders • PLANNING - Reviews projects for affordability, consistency, and completeness of design, according to project objectives; inspects furnishings and finishes to ensure conformance to plans and specifications • PLANNING - Manages or oversees project support activities including development and maintenance of job files and tracking of project schedule and budget; directly responsible for scope, budget, and schedule development of assigned projects • PLANNING - Oversees and coordinates activities of contractors, vendor personnel, and suppliers: monitors contracts for compliance and controls costs. Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience