Interior Designer Project Manager

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Interior Designer Project Manager
Requisition Number RE44148
Working Title
Department Name 3CC00:Capital Project Management
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 45
Salary Range $46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s).
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; and 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; comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines; 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; and Ensures compliance wit
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading
Driver’s License — Preferred
Demonstrated experience in making indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential, functional, and decorative items, including colors, lighting, materials, etc.; Must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.
Kentucky Board of Architects — Desirable
Certified Interior Designer (CID) – Desirable
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree + 5 Years
Deadline to Apply 03/03/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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