Interior Designer Project Manager

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. 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 • 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 • Complies with University Design Standards and Guidelines • Is 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 • 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. (Open Ended Question) • * Describe your experience supporting executive level administration.