What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at University of New Mexico?
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.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
UNM OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING BENEFITS PACKAGE, including:
- Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually
- Paid holidays and paid sick leave
- Health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits for employees and their family
- Retirement benefits through NM Education Retirement Bureau
- Tuition remission benefits for staff, additional education benefits to spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and retirees
- Life Insurance benefits
- 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!
See the Position Description for additional information.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
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
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at once, coordinate with contractors and vendors, stick to deadlines, and manage a project's budget.
- Extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, and furnishings, knowing what works best for different spaces and how to combine them to achieve desired aesthetics and functionality.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working well with contractors, architects, and other professionals to ensure the project is executed seamlessly.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application, include a cover letter, include a current resume, and provide (3) Professional references. Be sure to include your full professional employment history.
- Complete the official online application.
- Cover Letter - Please attach a cover letter that describes why you want this job. Address how your qualifications and work experience match the position and the preferred qualifications detailed in this job advertisement.
- Resume - Please attach your current resume. Your resume should include a complete work history with beginning and ending dates (month/year).
- References - Applicants must provide names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references with your application materials. References will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.
Your cover letter, resume, and references should be uploaded as a PDF file. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Salary : $4,073 - $5,722
