Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing oversight of all elements of the design and construction process including programming, space planning, schematic/design development, construction documents, specifications for general contractors, and all aspects of construction administration. Oversight includes interiors only as well as in collaboration with architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Project management and leadership of the interior design team.
- Regular coordination with directors, the partner-in-charge and clear communication to the design and production staff.
- Coordination with client/owner regarding programming, design intent, schedule, etc.
- Coordinate with engineering consultants by reviewing fee proposals and monitoring progress throughout the project.
- Develop, organize and review building plans, as well as prepare permit documents, bid documents, and construction contract documents for general contractors.
- Determine and schedule different stages of the building process according to client needs and contract requirements.
- Work in tandem with the architectural team in bringing human awareness to interior environments through space planning, adjacency matrices, FF&E coordination, and understanding of interiors design standards.
- Convey conceptual ideas through multiple mediums
- Review materials specifications for project appropriateness in relationship to cost, longevity and maintenance.
- Review space plans with emphasis on FF&E specifications and planning for project appropriateness and oversee vendor coordination and pricing.
- Participation in business development and marketing activities, as requested.
- Independent and critical thinking balanced with positive team leadership and accountability to clients and team members is key for this position
- Sector forum engagement including knowledge share activities.
- Able to act in QA/QC role by assisting in creation of Construction Documents and specifications.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of recent experience in Corporate Office, Workplace Strategy, Multi-Family and Education, preferably K-12 Education.
- BA/BS from a CIDA/FIDER-accredited interior design program.
- NCIDQ and LEED certified preferred.
- Aptitude in AutoCAD 2021, preferred aptitude in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
- Understanding of BOMA standards and experience with BOMA calculations.
- Experience with book specifications.
- Demonstrated history of managing multiple projects, clients, employees and contractors simultaneously with strong organizational, time management and communications skills.
- Current knowledge of design trends, code requirements and appropriate product applications when developing design solutions and FF&E specifications.
- Solid understanding of industry standards, construction methods, and technical systems.
- Strong creative design and drawing skills with the ability to present concepts and ideas to clients, organizational boards, etc.
- Experience with managing and participating in all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, schematic/design development, and construction documents, specifications, and construction administration.
Why Consider This Opportunity
- The chance to join an organization focused on growth
- In addition to Scottsdale and Tucson locations, the organization is opening another corporate office in downtown Phoenix in January 2023
- Their staff has increased by 200% in the past five years and they’re looking to grow an additional 100% over the next two.
- Build on and/or broaden your area of expertise with projects in education, commercial, municipal, Native American and multi-family sectors
- While the company has extended nationally, their work in Arizona remains the primary focus.
- An adaptable, inclusive design process which uses a “designing from the inside out” approach.
- Grounded in experience, they apply trends and transformative thinking in their designs
- The organization takes a very “real” approach to their relationships and work; having a genuine interest in creating a unique project from rendering to reality.
Duffy Group, Inc
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