Design Project Coordinator

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern is searching for a Design Project Coordinator to join their Facilities Planning team. The role requires an experienced interior designer with a strong background in managing projects and working with various vendors to ensure success in construction projects. The position is based at the Dallas campus and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

PPO medical plan at no cost

Paid Time Off available day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Programs

Qualifications

• 6 years of professional experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field needed.
• Experience in commercial interior projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and implementation of furniture projects.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on construction.
• Maintain Interiors Resource Library.

Skills

Commercial interior design experience

Furniture assessment and planning

Collaboration with vendors

Project management

AutoCad skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Interior Design or related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is seeking an experienced and skilled Design Project Coordinator; six (6) years of professional work experience minimum,for the Facilities Planning team. This position works under general direction to provide professional and technical skills for specialized construction projects.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

• Commercial interior design experience in providing services for workplace, education, and clinical settings,
• Furniture assessment, installation, and space planning with end users; providing furnishing specifications and cost estimation,
• Produce FF&E design plans and color palettes aligned to campus building standards,
• Manage project submittals and ensure accuracy of finish materials,
• Collaboration with campus approved vendors; coordinate vendor visits,
• Maintain interiors resource library, and Self-Service Furniture catalog,
• Manage daily project status reports.

Work Location: Dallas Campus (offices out of Trinity Towers); 100% onsite.

Shift Requirement: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree Interior Design or related field.

• Experience
  6 years of professional experience.

***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME AND RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

JOB DUTIES

• Participates in the development, planning, and implementation of furniture fixture and equipment installation projects.
• Manages project teams to ensure quality, schedule compliance, budget allocations.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and directors regarding construction projects.
• Maintains vendor relationships and acts as liaison between customers.
• Responsible for maintaining the physical and online Interiors Resource Library.
• Responsible for maintaining the physical and online Furniture Catalog.
• Tracks and updates campus standards for finishes and furniture.
• Responsible for coordinating finish and furniture representation meetings.
• Meets with customers to understand their use of space and assist them in clarifying layouts and furnishing needs.
• Advises and assist in selection of overall design, colors, materials, and accessories.
• Provide customers with furnishing specifications and cost estimates.
• Provide furniture planning, move and installation coordination.
• Review submittals and provide substitutions as needed.
• Provides AutoCad support to the Planning and Design team by compiling and organizing data into usable form.
• Maintains campus aesthetic standards in all public and patient care areas as required by Campus Design Committee.
• Evaluates current projects for future project requests.
• Provides updates and implements appropriate institutional design standards.
• Evaluates and recommends continuous improvements to policies, procedures, guidelines, methods and processes.
• Provides support and training to lower-level Interior Design positions.
• Consults and coordinates with architects, project managers and support groups regarding building codes, building graphics, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission regulations and handicapped accessibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.