Interior Design Planner

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

The Interior Design Planner position includes interior space planning & programming, suggesting, documenting space modifications, participating in construction project teams, understanding architectural drawings, navigating design reviews and submittals. This position incorporates managing relocations and move operations. Effective procurement strategies are created and implemented by the Planners. They create and apply standards for furniture and interior space. Solutions are produced in response to customers’ furniture, move, and renovation requests. The Interior Design Planner coordinates furniture estimates and obtains the needed vendor input. The Interior Design Planner must be proficient in communication and leadership skills, customer service, coordination of multiple projects, work in Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology, Project Management software (Trimble Unity Construct) and understand regulatory and ADA compliances.

The Interior Design Planner participates in all aspects of OSUWMC interior facility planning, including design implementation, site visits, move coordination, and furniture installation. Activities involving planners include programming, budgeting, conceptual design and furniture layouts, procurement, project management, vendor coordination, all move activities, furniture repair and warranty. The degree of involvement in any specific project varies, within larger project teams of Senior Planners, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and others in the Shared Services arena. The Interior Design Planner is responsible for the development of project scopes related to interior finishes and space. This includes the integration of interior furniture. Planners collaborate with vendors, project managers and contracted moving companies. They monitor project budgets and timelines for their applicable portions of the work. They review design documents and specifications, regulatory requirements, procurement timelines and critical path project schedules. They provide relocation coordination and understand disposal and move request items. Planners help to identify and prioritize alternates. Coordination and timely documentation of these and other relevant activities is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Space Planning, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Design, or similar field, or, equivalent business-oriented education and experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, Revit) as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Autodesk Visualization tools and software, and Adobe Creative Suite software, are required.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required.
• Ongoing Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements; demonstrate competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions; familiar with the knowledge of National Fire Protection Codes (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (NFPA-101), Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agency requirements for compliance; Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education is expected.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Photoshop, BlueBeam and Microsoft Project desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory codes applicable to clinical, office, and research environments is highly desirable.
• Experience should show proficiency in managing multiple tasks or porjects, sensitivity to the costs of facility operations, and an overall creativity.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary academic medical center, a research environment, or a complex organizational environment is desirable.
• A track record of working in 24 / 7 clinical environments is desirable.
• Professional certification/registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• PLANNING, DESIGN, PROJECT DELIVERY
• LEADERSHIP AND VISION
• OTHER DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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