Facilities Senior Specialist

NTT DATA • Rockville, MD

14d

About The Position

Prepare procurement packages, presentation documents, and deliverables with an emphasis on graphic communications and quality assurance, while adhering to the client's process. Detail-oriented with extensive knowledge of the furniture industry, furniture manufacturing, ordering, delivery, assembly/disassembly, installation, re-use management, pricing, materials, quality standards, shipping, and related considerations as it supports interior space planning and furniture asset sustainment. Prepare and coordinate schematics and Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), adhere to manufacturer and client space and furniture standards, conduct market research informing FF&E recommendations, scopes of work, project schedules and implementation oversight. Coordinate existing base building conditions with interior design, FF&E elements and supporting technology requirements (power/data, AV, IT), facilitate move and relocation activities. Manage documents and project records, base building/FF&E finish binders, summary reports, and ensure project metrics are consistent with client records management. Prepare IGCEs for budget planning; review price proposals and related contractors bids as requested. Evaluate A/E construction documents, shop/installation drawings, specifications, BOMs, and other documents for compliance with client's standards. Provide leadership/mentorship in the professional development of junior planning staff to improve communication, technical, analytical, and presentation skill sets. Experienced commercial furniture specialist in the realm of administrative, healthcare, and technology lab sectors. Strong interpersonal skills as a project manager, team member and customer service provided. Demonstrated verbal and graphic communication and presentation skills. Candidates with experience using Knoll, Teknion, and/or Transwall are preferred.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with extensive knowledge of the furniture industry, furniture manufacturing, ordering, delivery, assembly/disassembly, installation, re-use management, pricing, materials, quality standards, shipping, and related considerations as it supports interior space planning and furniture asset sustainment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture. Equivalency: Four years additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, masters, graduate, or professional degree may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a professional design studio environment.
• Minimum 8 years of experience to include: Systems furniture, demountable wall space planning, budgeting, scheduling, installation oversight, punch list preparation, remediation, and project close-out coordination.
• Minimum 8 years of experience to include: Specification coordination with vendors and installation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust
• Strong interpersonal skills as a project manager, team member and customer service provided.
• Demonstrated verbal and graphic communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience using Knoll, Teknion, and/or Transwall are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement packages, presentation documents, and deliverables with an emphasis on graphic communications and quality assurance, while adhering to the client's process.
• Prepare and coordinate schematics and Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), adhere to manufacturer and client space and furniture standards, conduct market research informing FF&E recommendations, scopes of work, project schedules and implementation oversight.
• Coordinate existing base building conditions with interior design, FF&E elements and supporting technology requirements (power/data, AV, IT), facilitate move and relocation activities.
• Manage documents and project records, base building/FF&E finish binders, summary reports, and ensure project metrics are consistent with client records management.
• Prepare IGCEs for budget planning; review price proposals and related contractors bids as requested.
• Evaluate A/E construction documents, shop/installation drawings, specifications, BOMs, and other documents for compliance with client's standards.
• Provide leadership/mentorship in the professional development of junior planning staff to improve communication, technical, analytical, and presentation skill sets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level