Facilities Interior Designer

Kwantlen Polytechnic University•Surrey, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Interior Designer is responsible for providing technical support to Kwantlen Polytechnic University for renovations and refurbishment projects. To assist in the development of interior space requirements and standards, including selecting furniture; assist in planning, co-coordinating and overseeing renovations. Under the general direction of the Manager, Capital Projects this position will assist in developing and coordinating functions involving interior planning, scheduling and technical, contractual, and financial activities in the support of renovation project delivery, campus refurbishment and furniture acquisition and replacement. This position will be expected to interpret and comply with codes, regulations, by-laws and all other applicable legislation relating to facilities and will assist in developing policies related to areas of responsibility. Consultation takes place 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 in order to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Industrial or Interior Design or equivalent knowledge, training and experience.
Experience in facilities management, and/or construction, and/or interior design, and/or 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 working with computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and Building Management Systems.
Demonstrable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the delivery of space planning, alteration and renovation projects.
Strong understanding in related building systems including HVAC, lighting, life safety, communications and security.
Experience dealing with external companies and professional service providers.
Ability to schedule, coordinate and oversee the efficient delivery of a variety 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.
Proven ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse community including administrators, students, faculty, employees, contractors, inspectors, engineers, architects.
Ability to deal with confidential matters pertaining to educational and human resource planning.
Ability to travel between campuses.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of applicable building codes, fire and safety codes, by-laws, regulations and related legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Providing technical support for renovations and refurbishment projects.
Assisting in the development of interior space requirements and standards.
Selecting furniture.
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing renovations.
Developing and coordinating functions involving interior planning, scheduling, and technical, contractual, and financial activities.
Supporting renovation project delivery, campus refurbishment, and furniture acquisition and replacement.
Interpreting and complying with codes, regulations, by-laws, and applicable legislation.
Assisting in developing policies related to areas of responsibility.
Consulting internally with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
Consulting externally with service contractors, inspection authorities, and consultants.
Maintaining project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.