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Overview
The Interior Design/Furniture Specialist will support projects involving the design of interior environments within facilities that promote the Department’s mission of diplomatic interaction with host nations. Influences new construction during all phases, representing user requirements and analysis of systems, materials, and furnishings appropriate to the office culture, environment, economy, and workforce. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.
Responsibilities
Leads studies conducted by multi-disciplinary teams of professionals and highly skilled individuals.
Develops a combination of reports, meetings, site inspections including travel as needed, and other appropriate means and documentation related to Space Planning including developing Furniture Plans, Furniture Specifications, Timeline Requirements, and Presentations.
Provides expert advice in the evaluation of proposals and assigned projects. Assists with space management issues; analyze space requirements, personnel and equipment needs, evaluate blocking plans for use and functionality, determine utilization rates, etc.
Coordinates conducting of interviews and handles preparation of advice regarding functional adjacencies. Assists user in making determinations regarding space needs. Oversees the determination of the compatibility of existing space to organizational needs versus defining new space requirements.
Develops comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities, and budget impact. Performs budget planning and execution to support each step-in development.
Acquires and manages fiscal resources for each major project interior design project.
Responsible for all aspects of complex interior design projects from the planning stage through completion.
Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects on an ongoing basis.
Provides project review oversight and revisions in scope, timelines, or budgets.
Partners with the Facility Maintenance Services, Design & Construction Division, Security Management Division, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and the Intelligence community and interacts with senior management and domestic tenants in the development, facilitation and coordination of programming documents and internal processes to acquire funding and project authorities.
Organizes and guides the development of planning diagrams describing required adjacencies and stacking and blocking criteria as the basis for conceptual drawings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be able to work as a technical expert and project manager with technical independence as a lead Interior Designer with little to no supervision.
Experienced in developing interior design programs for construction and renovation projects, including the coordination of paints, wall coverings, floor and ceiling material, lighting, furniture and accessories, artwork, draperies, cubicles, etc.
Mastery of developing of drawings in AutoCAD such as schematic block plans showing adequacies, architectural plans, demolition and build block plans, dimension plans, etc.
Must be demonstrated experience in preparation and presentation of oral, written, and graphic design proposals.
15 years’ experience in interior design and space planning for commercial, institutional, and similar facilities.
Secret Clearance Required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer .
Pay Range
USD $33.65 - USD $42.30 /Yr.
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Location US-DC-Washington
ID 102287
Category Construction
Position Type Full-Time Hourly Non Exempt
Remote No
Clearance Required Secret