IOTA Senior Designer / FF&E Lead

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC seeks an experienced IOTA Senior Designer to lead interior design, FF&E, and space planning for a VA Martinsburg, WV warehouse project. You will coordinate with VA and A/E teams, translate requirements into construction documents, and create Revit layouts for FF&E and space plans.

Candidates must have 5+ years in facility design and NCIDQ certification, with strong experience in government FF&E packages, signage, and procurement support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility design experience.
• Active NCIDQ certification.
• Experience with FF&E and space planning for admin, training, and healthcare spaces.
• Ability to interpret VA requirements and translate into design docs.
• Proficient in English reading/writing speaking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interior design and FF&E with VA Regional Interior Designer and A/E team.
• Translate admin requirements into design, construction, and installation documents.
• Validate FF&E selections and prepare cut sheets using VA-SEPS JSN nomenclature.
• Develop room-by-room FF&E layouts and 3D renderings in Revit.
• Maintain Master Equipment and Furniture List and submittals in Government SharePoint.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and space impacts through the change process.
• Prepare Master Artwork Plan and placement plan for admin spaces.
• Develop Master Key Plan with VA reps and manage furniture reuse/disposal records.
• Prepare rough-order estimates and support procurement packages and VA templates.
• Support delivery and installation coordination when optional services are exercised.

Skills

Facility design

English proficiency

FF&E coordination

IOTA design experience

Education

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Revit

Job description

An established Government services contractor is looking for an experienced IOTA Senior Designer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Martinsburg, WV Warehouse project. In this Key Personnel role, you’ll lead interior design, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), and space planning for warehouse, training, and administrative space supporting the Veterans Health Administration Office of Emergency Management. This position is contingent upon contract award and Government acceptance of proposed personnel.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate interior design and FF&E planning with the VA Regional Interior Designer, user groups, and A/E team, consistent with approved design and construction documents
• Translate administrative requirements for furniture, fixtures, casework, and signage into design, construction, and installation documents
• Validate FF&E requirements and manufacturer/model selections; prepare cut sheets and specifications using VA-SEPS Joint Service Number (JSN) nomenclature
• Develop room-by-room FF&E layouts and 3D renderings in Revit; coordinate equipment placement and identify design conflicts
• Maintain the room-by-room Master Equipment and Furniture List, approvals, and design submittals in the Government SharePoint site
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and space impacts through the approved change process
• Prepare the Master Artwork Plan, artwork cut sheets, and placement plan for administrative spaces
• Develop the Master Key Plan with VA representatives and maintain the furniture reuse/disposal plan, including accountable property records
• Prepare rough-order-of-magnitude estimates and support furniture procurement packages, market research, and VA ordering templates
• When optional services are exercised, support delivery and installation coordination, walk-throughs, sign-offs, and correction of deficiencies

What You Bring (Required)

• At least 5 years of experience in facility design
• Active NCIDQ certification
• Demonstrated experience with administrative operations and related furniture, fixtures, casework, and signage, with the ability to translate requirements into design, construction, and installation documents
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to meet VA personnel-security and system-access requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• VA or Federal IOTA design and FF&E experience, including administrative, training, healthcare, or emergency-management facilities
• Experience preparing Revit FF&E layouts, VA-SEPS/JSN-based cut sheets, room-content databases, and Government SharePoint deliverables
• Experience with VA furniture acquisition packages, reuse planning, installation coordination, and facility activation

Work Schedule
This position is primarily on-site in Martinsburg, WV, with some off-site work at the contractor’s facility. Hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with core availability from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Some weekend work is expected for inventory and activation, and project-related travel may be required.

Security Requirement
You must meet VA Low Risk / Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation requirements. You’ll also complete fingerprinting, VA security and privacy training, and Rules of Behavior acknowledgments before beginning work.

Resume Requirements
For each qualifying position, list the project title, city and state, start and end dates (month/year), total time in the position, and your responsibilities. Include any relevant education, training, licenses, and certifications. Please include a copy of your active NCIDQ certificate.

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.