Senior Interior Designer

DE directs design coordination of OBO's building program, managing designs from planning through construction. Responsibilities • Serves as the skilled designer in the evaluation and selection of leased properties, working in partnership with appointed real estate specialists, in reviewing facilities for conformance to facility requirements; makes technical recommendations to a senior designer or management regarding the lease or improvements based on examination of surveys, plans and specifications; prepares studies indicating how properties may be utilized or improved. • Assists with reconciliation of design issues with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates with engineering disciplines regarding structural, mechanical, security, fire protection, and electrical requirements of projects; oversees review of plans and specifications for fire protection, physical safety, and conformity with the International Building Code; participates in Integrated Design Reviews; evaluates performance of commissioned architects/engineers regarding adherence to contract terms, work progress, and payment for services; • Supports and advises with the preparation of preliminary and final design for projects on which no contract architects or interior designers are commissioned; reviews sketches illustrating possibilities for development of work performed by the Division; travels domestically and abroad to inspect and consult when on-site knowledge of conditions. • Knowledge of the full range of concepts, principles, and practices of interior design in relation to the planning, design, specification, renovation, and construction of facilities interiors, to enhance the quality of the interior environment; to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants and to arrange and procure associated furnishings; and to evaluate and incorporate the most recent developments and technologies in the field of interior design into current projects and technical requirements. Experience: • AutoCAD: 5 years (Preferred) • Interior design: 5 years (Preferred)