Space Designer - Interior Design

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job provides design support to the Work-space Design Group for Corporate Real Estate Services as it relates to office space planning and Corporate Standards design requirements. The incumbent assists with developing and editing Corporate Standards, and documentation and maintenance of the corporate facility drawing portfolio. They assist and coordinate work associated with the repository for all Corporate Standards and Facility Drawings. The role supports both Client Relationship Management and Project Management teams with timely and accurate project design updates. It requires knowledge and experience in design and construction fundamentals, still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. The incumbent must ensure that quality services to clients, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees, sound economic principles, and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion are considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design or 6 years of experience
3 - 5 years of experience in commercial building construction, project management, property management, construction management, building systems, engineering, facilities management, or architectural design
4 years of experience in Design (Interior Design, Intern Architect, Draftsman, etc.)
Strong Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience
Experience and understanding of local building codes, Life safety, ADA, etc.
Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes
Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to project leadership and management skills
Ability to work independently to achieve assigned tasks and goals consistent with corporate and departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge and strong Adobe (i.e. Illustrator, Acrobat and PhotoShop) and Microsoft Word programs skills
Add Sketchup, Enscape, and Bluebeam

Nice To Haves

Understanding and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local fire and safety codes and International Construction Code (ICC), Building Officials Code Administration (BOCA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations
Understanding and knowledge of corporate workflow and procedural operations, departmental adjacency relationships, manual and automated systems, and telecommunications systems
Experience working with furniture vendors; designing, specifying and ordering bulk furniture to meet the needs of a space.
Understanding of how to prepare a set of Construction Drawings.

Responsibilities

Understand the current occupancy state and develop space planning strategies to accommodate current and forecasted business units needs/requests.
Access information databases detailing staffing levels, organizational structure, workflow, and adjacency requirements to understand occupancy needs.
Provide solutions to better maximize space efficiency and space alignment.
Provide support for medium (10-20 people) moves with Sr Move Manager as needed.
Work with Relationship Managers to provide Design support for medium sized projects (half to full floor renovations) by developing preliminary block planning through test-fits based on the client’s needs.
Provide presentation plans to the client and communicate design, details, and phasing of project for review, revisions, and approvals.
Provide additional drawings to document relocations, phasing, furniture, and demolition plans as needed using CAD software.
Adhere to corporate policies and corporate standards for space and furniture utilization.
Document all facility drawings to adhere to corporate policies and current facility conditions (update to reflect any floor plan changes from construction projects or occupancy changes).
Help evaluate, document, and maintain the Corporate Standards for the entire Corporation which includes space standards (typical office layout, floor plans, cafeterias, conference rooms, huddle rooms, etc.), furniture standards (private offices, workstations, hot desking, reception, conference rooms, huddle rooms, etc.), finish standards (carpeting, hard flooring, restrooms, lighting, ceiling, branding, etc.), and Employee space standards policies (private office requirements, workstation sizes, etc.).
Review and recommend appropriate products for inclusion into Corporate Standards based on product review and evaluation.
Ongoing review and evaluation of products to remain current with new trends and appropriate products.
Communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal customers, and external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Other duties as assigned or requested.