Facilities Interior Designer

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution is seeking a Facilities Interior Designer to provide technical support for renovations and refurbishment projects. This role requires managing project budgets, developing interior space standards, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. Strong communication skills and experience with renovation projects are also necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant design field.
• Experience in facilities management or interior design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for renovation projects.
• Assist in planning and overseeing renovations.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Space planning

Renovation projects

Technical support

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Industrial or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Google SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Facilities Interior Designer is responsible for providing technical support to Kwantlen Polytechnic University for renovations and refurbishment projects. This role assists in the development of interior space requirements and standards, including selecting furniture, and helps plan, co-coordinate and oversee renovations. Under the general direction of the Manager, Capital Projects, this position will assist in developing and coordinating interior planning, scheduling and technical, contractual, and financial activities in support of renovation project delivery, campus refurbishment and furniture acquisition and replacement. The position is expected to interpret and comply with codes, regulations, by-laws and all applicable legislation relating to facilities and will assist in developing policies related to areas of responsibility. Consultation occurs internally with administration, faculty, staff and students, and externally with service contractors, inspection authorities and consultants. The Facilities Interior Designer exercises considerable independence of judgment and action to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for renovations and refurbishment projects; assist in developing interior space requirements and standards, including selecting furniture; assist in planning, co-coordinating and overseeing renovations. Interpret and comply with applicable codes, regulations, by-laws and legislation relating to facilities. Develop policies related to areas of responsibility. Coordinate with administration, faculty, staff, students, contractors, inspection authorities and consultants. Manage project budgets and schedules for multiple projects with a high degree of independence.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Industrial or Interior Design or equivalent knowledge, training and experience.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, interior design, planning, layout design or architecture, preferably in the post-secondary environment.
• Two years’ experience and demonstrable proficiency in AutoCAD and other commonly used design software such as Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign. Familiarity and experience with computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and Building Management Systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrable knowledge of methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in space planning, alteration and renovation projects, and a strong understanding of related building systems including HVAC, lighting, life safety, communications and security.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, fire and safety codes, by-laws, regulations and related legislation.
• Experience dealing with external companies and professional service providers; ability to schedule, coordinate and oversee the delivery of space planning, alterations and renovation contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to compose complex business correspondence including documents, drawings and specifications related to the field.
• Proven ability to maintain, manage and prepare drawings, graphs, spreadsheets, Gantt charts and related reports.
• Ability to read and interpret drawing packages.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and to interact effectively with a wide and diverse community including administrators, students, faculty, employees, contractors, inspectors, engineers and architects.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters pertaining to educational and human resource planning.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

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Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.