Facility Planning and Renovation Specialist

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & personal leave

Holidays & sick time

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin Wellness program

Job summary

State of Wisconsin seeks an advanced interior design project manager to coordinate capital interior office projects within state facilities. You will oversee initiation, planning, execution and closing across multiple projects, ensuring design and space planning requirements are met.

The role involves procurement and reconfiguration of systems furniture, with AutoCAD or similar software proficiency essential for delivering accurate layouts and space utilization.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in interior design project planning and managing office fit-out projects.
• Strong procurement skills for systems furniture and reconfiguration are expected.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital interior building projects within state-owned office space across all phases.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and closing activities for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage design and space planning requirements.

Skills

Design project planning

Procurement coordination

Space planning

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Archibus

Assetworks

Job description

Introduction

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Position Location

This position will be located in the Division of Facilities and Transportation Services, Bureau of Real Estate Management and will be headquartered at the DOA State Administration Building: 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703.

Core Values

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

Position Summary

This is an advanced technical position responsible for implementation, coordination and management of capital interior building projects within state owned office space. Typical projects can vary from $1,000 to $500,000 and include interior office facilities. Due to the nature of the State's capital budget planning and approval process, the individual in this position may be involved with multiple projects in all phases of the development process, i.e., initiation, planning, execution, and closing of projects.

To view a complete list of duties, see the position description.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-03) with a rate of pay between $30.00 and $43.00 an hour. A 12 month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Benefits Package

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection.

DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have training or experience in:

• Design Project Planning and Management
• Procurement and reconfiguration of systems furniture
• Design Software such as AutoCAD or similar

Well Qualified applicants may also have training or experience in:

• Construction Project Management
• Space management Software such as Archibus, Assetworks, or similar
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field, or commensurate work experience in those fields

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026.