Interior Designer

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The University of New Mexico's (UNM) Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) department seeks an Interior Designer to join our vibrant, committed team of professionals who support the built environment at UNM's campuses across the state. UNM FDC provides a seamless delivery of professional support services to internal clients using best practices in capital project planning, development, and construction.

The Interior Designer will :

• Manage design elements of interior and exterior spaces across the University. Work independently or in conjunction with professional architectural service consultants and / or furniture distribution vendors to provide coherent, branded University environments for a broad range of institutional needs. Facilitate, coordinate, and / or lead the execution of multiple, major and minor capital projects to ensure each is completed within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently manage space planning and design efforts throughout the project development process and serve as primary liaison and collaborator between client groups, consultants, and various institutional service units. Provide support and guidance to leadership and project management team on area(s) of expertise.
• Oversee project design, bids, orders, and installation for clients to ensure design / function is achieved and consistent with overall Institutional design guidelines. Review, negotiate, and process change requests and change orders.

Participate in

interior and exterior designed space of new facilities, additions, and

renovations as assigned; concurrently managing multiple simple to complex projects from assignment through project close-out.

Review projects

for affordability, consistency, and completeness of design, according to

project objectives; inspect furnishings and finishes to

ensure conformance to plans and specifications.

Manage or oversee project support activities

including development and maintenance of job files and tracking of project

schedule and budget; directly responsible for scope, budget, and schedule

development of assigned projects.

Oversee and coordinate activities of consultants, contractors, vendor personnel, and suppliers : monitor contracts for compliance and controls costs. Perform quality

control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry

standards.

Research, compose, and format content of all Interior

Environments Standards to ensure a unified approach to quality, functionality,

and longevity. Maintain broad knowledge of current and emerging products, materials, and

design.

Oversee or manage the planning and installation of furniture, fixture, equipment,

and art; may be responsible or may share responsibility for occupant move-in to

new or renovated facilities.

Manage and supervise personnel to including

hiring and performance management; providing guidance and training to

personnel.

Assist in the annual budget planning process. Monitor all

departmental project-related purchases and performs monthly purchase

reconciliation; receive and review pay requests from consultants, contractors, and vendors, and

approves for payment.

UNM

OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING BENEFITS PACKAGE, including :

Tuition remission benefits for staff, additional education benefits to

spouses / domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and

retirees

Long-Term

Care benefits, and more

How

we work :

Currently, FDC is working a hybrid schedule, three days in-office, two days

remote; this may fluctuate in the future.

FDC is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior

experience can be enhanced.

We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff!

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM Department

Facilities Design & Construction (250A) Employment Type

Staff Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status

Exempt Pay

Monthly : $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.