Office Space Planner - NIH

Global Solutions Network Inc•Rockville, MD

15h

About The Position

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Interior Design or a related discipline
Minimum of six (6) years of related experience
Demonstrated proficiency in:
MS Office Suite
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with staff on space planning, architectural interior design, design review and coordination of new and existing space renovated within National Cancer Institute (NCI) office buildings and biomedical research facilities.
Conduct space surveys; discuss with and provide expert advice and guidance regarding what areas are to be surveyed and what types of information must be gathered.
Plan and develop interior spaces, considering factors such as function, user needs, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics and budget.
Advise staff on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, materials and color selection.
Review schematic design, design development and construction drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
Work with staff on the design and placement of ergonomic equipment.
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose and function.
Coordinate relocation projects with on-site move management staff.
Develop working knowledge of VisionFM, the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system for the NCI Office of Facilities and Space Management (OSFM).
Work with outside vendors to coordinate furniture procurement and installation.
Review survey submitted by contract staff, in conjunction with other appropriate staff members.
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce planning and/or construction documents.
Review shop drawings.
Maintain furniture inventory for reuse and retrofit of existing space.
Ensure that all drawings follow appropriate standards and guidelines.
Coordinate with trades, including contractors, architects and engineers.
Conduct reviews to ensure that space is assigned and used per its original intent and the capabilities of the overall building structure and layout.