Interior Design Project Manager Senior

Job Summary In partnership with the University Interior Designer, this position collaborates with Facilities and national/local consultants on Capital projects to identify scope and determine project responsibilities; Reviews overall program and defines project objectives; Collaborates with consultants and end-users to determine furniture and finish options; Selects finishes for projects which enhance and improve the University's image and comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines; Informs consultants on past experiences with finishes to avoid inferior finishes from entering contract documents; Reviews furniture/finish options proposed by national/local consultants with client(s) for approval in accordance with UK Quality Standards; Develops preliminary furniture budget based on overall project budget and scope; Identifies furniture dealer(s) with whom to partner based on furniture package procurement contracts; Establishes realistic project timeline with milestone dates to ensure furniture procurement meets end users' anticipated move-in date; Oversees preparation/processing of client contract amendments; and Ensures successful project implementation, coordination, and management and maintains project information 'current' relative to project timeline established at onset. In addition, the Interior Designer Project Manager researches and analyzes the client's goals and requirements and develops documents, drawings, and diagrams outlining those needs; Formulates preliminary space plans and two and three dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client's program needs; Develops space and furniture plans in AutoCAD using CAP library software; Provides client(s) with 3D models depicting all furniture and finishes represented in the project to ensure end user satisfaction; Delivers high quality designs that enhance the University image; comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines; on time and within project budget; Reviews program and designs with clients and all interested UK parties to ensure expectations and requirements are met and/or exceeded; Generates furniture specifications with dealer(s) to ensure all selections maintain a long lasting appearance after project completion; Initiates procurement of furniture specifications with the CPMD Business Office; Tracks all furniture delivery dates and coordinate deliveries to the project with the General Contractor; Deals directly with furniture representatives as needed on quality issues to secure a satisfactory outcome; Retains all completed project finish schedules, furniture specifications, furniture/finish presentation boards, furniture invoices, furniture floor plans, including all project images generated on the project; Ensures project documents are processed, retained and filed for historical reference; and Ensures compliance with Department and University Records Retention Requirements. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.