Interior Designer Project Manager

Job Title Interior Designer Project Manager 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. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. 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.