Interior Designer

O2EPCM dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$114,038 - $121,585•Onsite

About The Position

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. Employee Benefits: 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance). 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Sick Paid Vacation EAP - Employee Assistance Program O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/ Position: Interior Designer Salary: $114,038 - $121,585 Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA) Type: Full-Time Duties: 9.1 Confer with clients to evaluate their furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards. 9.2 Develop space plans and interior architectural layouts; and select furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards. 9.3 Participate in the development of District design specifications, including interior finish and electrical requirements; and provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams. 9.4 Review and evaluate construction documents and visits project sites to confirm that space plans, design concepts, and selected furniture and equipment are safe, functional, and aesthetically appropriate and meet all public health, safety, and welfare requirements including fire and life safety code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines. 9.5 Plan and conduct meetings and site visits to evaluate and review project needs and status. 9.6 Advise school personnel and Facilities staff regarding the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and interior layouts and finishes. 9.7 Supervise assigned projects by coordinating and working with assigned staff tasked with logistics and procurement of furniture and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. 9.8 Develop, schedule, coordinate, review, and receive furniture and equipment orders. 9.9 Provide furniture and equipment specifications and scope to create procurement contracts. 9.10 Consult with manufacturers and vendors regarding the production of custom products and provides ideas, improvements, and designs for products required by the District and to solicit best value products. 9.11 Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning. 9.12 Manage and update lists of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors used by the District. 9.13 Create interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval. 9.14 Make recommendations regarding procedures, guidelines, and product standards for furniture and equipment. 9.15 Assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment. 9.16 Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Experience: 10.1 Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment 10.2 Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred Education: 10.3 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field OR 10.4 Completion of 40 semester units or equivalent related to interior design from a recognized college or university and additional two (2) years’ experience to compensate for education. Knowledge/Skills : 10.5 Principles of interior design 10.6 Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable) 10.7 Principles, practices and techniques for space planning 10.8 Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design 10.9 Timeline and budget preparation 10.10 Basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing 10.11 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam 10.12 Building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project management 10.13 Professional Interior Design studio practices 10.14 Plan and design interior spaces and specify furniture 10.15 Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications 10.16 Operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit 10.17 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 10.18 Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details 10.19 Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff 10.20 Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices 10.21 Commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below. Most updated resume Certifications or Licenses obtained 3-4 Professional References Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. Employee Benefits: 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance). 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Sick Paid Vacation EAP - Employee Assistance Program O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/ NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

Requirements

Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience conceptualizing, planning, selecting, and coordinating interior layouts, interior building finishes, furniture, and equipment
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in interior design, architecture, or related field OR Completion of 40 semester units or equivalent related to interior design from a recognized college or university and additional two (2) years’ experience to compensate for education.
Principles of interior design
Furniture and equipment specification (educational facilities preferable)
Principles, practices and techniques for space planning
Strong understanding of color theory principles and its application in Interior Design
Timeline and budget preparation
Basic concepts and application of scheduling, procurement, and business data processing
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
Building codes, ADA, fire and life code as they relate to furniture and equipment Principles, practices, and techniques of project management
Professional Interior Design studio practices
Plan and design interior spaces and specify furniture
Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications
Operate major computer-aided software system such as AutoCAD and Revit
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Create and deliver professional presentations for clients and stakeholders effectively showcasing design concepts and project details
Work effectively with F+IG staff, facilities personnel, school administrators and staff
Operate a computer and associated peripheral devices
Commute to jobsites and facilities, as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public agency or school construction or modernization is preferred

Responsibilities

Confer with clients to evaluate their furniture, fixtures, and equipment needs and develop efficient solutions within budget, schedule, and standards.
Develop space plans and interior architectural layouts; and select furnishings, equipment, and interior finishes for schools in accordance with District and industry standards.
Participate in the development of District design specifications, including interior finish and electrical requirements; and provides detailed furniture and equipment cost estimates to design teams.
Review and evaluate construction documents and visits project sites to confirm that space plans, design concepts, and selected furniture and equipment are safe, functional, and aesthetically appropriate and meet all public health, safety, and welfare requirements including fire and life safety code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines.
Plan and conduct meetings and site visits to evaluate and review project needs and status.
Advise school personnel and Facilities staff regarding the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and interior layouts and finishes.
Supervise assigned projects by coordinating and working with assigned staff tasked with logistics and procurement of furniture and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Develop, schedule, coordinate, review, and receive furniture and equipment orders.
Provide furniture and equipment specifications and scope to create procurement contracts.
Consult with manufacturers and vendors regarding the production of custom products and provides ideas, improvements, and designs for products required by the District and to solicit best value products.
Prepare detailed reports and records for furniture and equipment provisioning.
Manage and update lists of furniture, equipment, manufacturers, and vendors used by the District.
Create interior drawings and visual aids for review and approval.
Make recommendations regarding procedures, guidelines, and product standards for furniture and equipment.
Assist sites in replacement of furniture and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.