Interior Design SME - EPVAHCS at ProsourceConsulting Services, Inc. in El Paso, Texas

Position: Interior Design SME - EPVAHCS at Prosource360 Consulting Services, Inc. in El Paso, Texas Interior DesignerProsource 360 is seeking a subject matter expert (SME) to provide comprehensive interior design oversight and owner-readiness support for both the existing EPVAHCS and the Replacement facility, ensuring conformance to VA standards (PG-18 series), survey-readiness expectations, and practical handoffs to Facilities Management Service (FMS).The SME will perform as the acting Interior Designer for the existing VA and collaborate/mentor any newly hired VA Interior Designer if they are onboard before or during the SME's performance period.Interior Designer(s) will be assigned multiple, complex, and frequently urgent design projects undertaken by the Capital Improvement Team in Facilities Management Service. Interior Designer(s) have full responsibility for developing and continuing an interior design program for all areas of (EPVHCS). The Interior designers work as technical experts with technical independence under the general supervision of the Supervisory Healthcare Engineer of the Capital Improvement Team.Job ResponsibilitiesPlans and implements a comprehensive Interior Design Program which includes providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities.Performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public.Provides technical expertise to coworkers and contractors and routinely coordinates with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria.Plans, specifications, writes procurement packages, and supervises installation, and for all furniture procurements within the facilities.Works with direct supervisor to coordinate and maintains a schedule of short- and long-range interior improvement projects for the facility through the 5-year interior design plan and other programs to identify existing and future project needs.Supports Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with all furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework, and all other interior design-related accoutrements from origination to installation.Works with direct supervisor to determine priorities and utilize an annual interior design budget in recurring funds and budgeting projects that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds.Represents the facility at various design-trade functions and maintains an effective rapport with design-industry vendors and/or representatives.Manages an interior design file system that includes drawings, specifications, budgets, project information, government contracts, requests for interior design services, and regulations pertaining to interior design; manages a resource library of catalogs for furniture, materials, finishes, and all other design-related items, that are appropriate by ensuring they contribute to infection prevention, long term maintenance and sustainability goals for a healthcare environment.Works with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects (Majors, Minors, NRM, CSI and Leased).Responds to requests, complaints, etc. related to interior design and furniture moves.Participates in planning and coordinating moves with move team, utility shutdowns, phases, and other requirements for construction projects.Is active in executing activations of construction projects of all sizes and scopes with a variety of projects ranging from administrative areas to more complex clinical spaces.Advices and implements plan on adequacy and adaptability of a cohesive space including furniture layout, general size, fit and code compliance.Works with direct supervisor to communicate with upper management to discuss services to be provided, process to be followed and the benefits of properly designed space.Coordinates facility paint, flooring, and ceiling/lighting schedule with appropriate construction crews.Specifies color and finish selections to ensure that maintenance, condition of existing areas, end…