IOTA Senior Designer / FF&E Lead
About The Position
An established Government services contractor is seeking an experienced IOTA Senior Designer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Martinsburg, WV Warehouse project. In this Key Personnel role, the successful candidate will lead interior design, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), and space planning for warehouse, training, and administrative space supporting the Veterans Health Administration Office of Emergency Management. The position is contingent upon contract award and Government acceptance of proposed personnel. The position is primarily on-site in Martinsburg, WV, with some off-site work at the contractor’s facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with core availability from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Some weekend work is expected for inventory and activation, and project-related travel may be required. The candidate must meet VA Low Risk / Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation requirements and complete fingerprinting, VA security and privacy training, and Rules of Behavior acknowledgments before beginning work. Applicants should provide resume details for each qualifying position, including project title, city and state, dates, time in the position, and responsibilities, as well as relevant education, training, licenses, and certifications. A copy of the active NCIDQ certificate should be included.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in facility design.
- Active NCIDQ certification.
- Demonstrated experience with administrative operations and related furniture, fixtures, casework, and signage, with the ability to translate requirements into design, construction, and installation documents.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to meet VA personnel-security and system-access requirements.
- Meet VA Low Risk / Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation requirements and complete fingerprinting, VA security and privacy training, and Rules of Behavior acknowledgments before beginning work.
Nice To Haves
- VA or Federal IOTA design and FF&E experience, including administrative, training, healthcare, or emergency-management facilities.
- Experience preparing Revit FF&E layouts, VA-SEPS/JSN-based cut sheets, room-content databases, and Government SharePoint deliverables.
- Experience with VA furniture acquisition packages, reuse planning, installation coordination, and facility activation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate interior design and FF&E planning with the VA Regional Interior Designer, user groups, and A/E team, consistent with approved design and construction documents.
- Translate administrative requirements for furniture, fixtures, casework, and signage into design, construction, and installation documents.
- Validate FF&E requirements and manufacturer/model selections; prepare cut sheets and specifications using VA-SEPS Joint Service Number (JSN) nomenclature.
- Develop room-by-room FF&E layouts and 3D renderings in Revit; coordinate equipment placement and identify design conflicts.
- Maintain the room-by-room Master Equipment and Furniture List, approvals, and design submittals in the Government SharePoint site.
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and space impacts through the approved change process.
- Prepare the Master Artwork Plan, artwork cut sheets, and placement plan for administrative spaces.
- Develop the Master Key Plan with VA representatives and maintain the furniture reuse/disposal plan, including accountable property records.
- Prepare rough-order-of-magnitude estimates and support furniture procurement packages, market research, and VA ordering templates.
- When optional services are exercised, support delivery and installation coordination, walk-throughs, sign-offs, and correction of deficiencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
