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Interior Designer

Posting Number: JR105190 Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities Interior Designer responsibilities include planning, design and installation oversight for services related to Interiors and Furnishings projects for the Office of Design and Construction. The position will support other staff including project managers on capital construction and controlled maintenance projects including in-house projects. In-house project support includes renovations, work station and furniture selection for administrative, academic and research functions including classrooms, laboratories, and offices

This position works primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado. Primary Responsibilities:

Interior Design Services

Respond to requests for finishes, furnishings, workstations or other interiors improvements from various faculty and staff. Define, refine, manage, and coordinate the design scope, schedule, and budget of interiors projects from initiation through construction and warranty in coordination with the Department's project managers, project architects, and/or external consultants. Recommend and select furnishings and finishes including furniture, workstations, signage, carpet, paint, trim, hard flooring and other materials as needed. Collaborate with outside design Professionals in conjunction with Department Project Managers for larger campus projects. Produce documents suitable for reviewing concepts with campus clients. This could include design and construction drawings, presentation drawings, material boards, and/or digital and physical models for applicable projects completed in-house. Produce scopes of work and other bid documents appropriate for obtaining quotes or bids for applicable in-house projects. Oversee the bidding process, evaluate proposals or bids, and coordinate with procurement/contracting. Make field observations and assure projects are completed according to drawings, specifications and applicable codes. Facilitate progress meetings, review schedules, shop drawings, requests for information and change orders on in-house interiors projects. Establish budgets for projects in collaboration with the Department's project managers. General Design Support

Maintain project records in collaboration with the Department's project managers and contracts administrators. Research products, materials, FF&E systems, lighting fixtures, and performance metrics for use in anticipated and actual campus projects, as well as for the development of campus standards Research and maintain up to date information regarding healthy and sustainable materials used in interior materials, finishes and furniture Communicate with project requestors and Department Project Managers on status, progress, schedule, changes and budget for assigned projects. Collaborate with other departments including Facilities Management, Environmental Safety and Health, Information Technology Systems, Student Life, Academic Affairs and others to build rapport and ensure coordination of efforts and schedules on Interiors projects. Assist the work unit

Support staff architects, engineers and administrative staff by collecting building data in order to make recommendations for changes to existing spaces in order to meet campus needs for classrooms, laboratories, and offices. Support the Classroom Improvements Committee by investigating identified existing classroom deficiencies and recommending improvements. Support the Space Committee in maintaining an inventory of quality surplus furniture on campus for reuse in other department spaces. Support the department in maintaining an inventory of active warranties for furnishings and furniture. Support the department by collaborating with staff architects to maintain up to date specifications for interior finishes. Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited college or university or 5 years of full-time interior design experience in a related industry Proficiency of use of Revit, AutoCAD, or similar drafting program. Proficiency of use of the Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes, the State Fiscal Rules and State Buildings Programs, or to gain this knowledge within the first three months of employment. Preferred Qualifications

At least three to five years full-time, progressively responsible interior design experience in the areas of design services, drawing production, construction administration. Competence and working knowledge of the interiors-applicable sections of the International Building Code (IBC). Competence in reading and reviewing construction documents including drawings and specifications. LEED, WELL, or other building performance accreditation. Experience with complex projects on institutional campuses, commercial workplace design, and/or laboratory design.

Salary and Benefits

$71,900 - $74,000