Interior Designer/Space Planner (66806BR)

The Department of Operations at the Harvard T.H. Reporting to the Director of Construction and Engineering, the Interior Designer/Space Planner will be responsible for a broad range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: • Lead and manage design projects, including programming and conceptual test-fit layouts • Assist with tasks associated with planning and design of office, laboratory and classroom space on and off campus • Work proactively with Departments to identify and anticipate space needs and solutions • Collaborate closely with campus partners, architects, consultants, and colleagues to ensure project requirements are met on time and within budget • Responsible for all space system administration - manage and update space planning and management system (Centerstone) that provides a comprehensive understanding of the SPH physical plant in support of campus space planning and programming • Manage all Centerstone-related contracts, user training and access, data and reporting in support of sponsored research, and campus space planning and programming • Oversee and implement space management policies, guidelines, and standards related to measurement, classification, documentation, use/occupancy and representation of space • Track and report space information and strategically assess space to recommend alternatives for space programming • Validate and ensure data quality, as well as collect and integrate floor plans and changes (in space use and occupancy) into the system for portfolio planning and strategy • Provide regular progress reports on portfolio metrics, policies, information development and summary briefs on existing space conditions, moves, and changes to support decision making and planning • Provide pre-construction and post-construction space data to stakeholders, and configure relevant data into the system • Lead space inventory, furniture changes/requests, and campus wayfinding efforts • Select or manage the selection of all finishes and furniture • Manage furniture and finishes vendor relationships and coordinate scheduling and delivery of furniture • Support the planning and scheduling of all moves, renovations or space changes • Provide high-quality research and analysis, interpret data, and synthesize conclusions into recommendations, and to produce clear concise verbal and written strategic reports and presentations • Evaluate new technologies and applications related to space management process and make recommendations to senior leadership on required systems adjustments • Other duties as assigned The work of SPH's Department of Operations must maintain compliance with the Harvard University space classification standard for Federal Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR) efforts, which is based on the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM). The following cultural competencies are also preferred: • Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments • Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity • Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy.