Interior Design Project Manager (Tech Spec 1) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4671037) Apply Interior Design Project Manager (Tech Spec 1) Salary$63,823.33 AnnuallyLocation Nashville, TNJob TypeFull-Time Civil ServiceRemote EmploymentFlexible/HybridJob Number25054EDepartmentGeneral ServicesOpening Date10/01/2024Closing Date10/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Position DescriptionThe Metro Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing shared services to support to the business operations of various departments in Metro government. Among these services is management of a portion of Metro’s real estate assets including the design and maintenance of interior environments and workstations. The Interior Design Project Manager (Tech Spec 1) position performs interior design and project management tasks. Projects originate from on-demand work order requests, evolving workplace needs of departments, and planned maintenance. This position is currently a hybrid position that allows for some remote work in a general office setting as well as work required in the field.Typical project types include finish upgrades, workstation reconfigurations using both new and existing products, and preparing scoping drawings for small-scale interior renovations involving coordination with multiple disciplines using Metro vendors.In this unique position as an owner representative, the candidate will experience all phases of a project’s life including funding requests, budgeting, design and customer interaction, material and service procurement, installation and acceptance, and ongoing maintenance.Departments rely on General Services’ team to maintain their work environment and facilitate growth and other changes. Responding with a sense of urgency is essential to fostering positive relationships and accomplishing tasks in a timely manner. The candidate must be a self-starter with excellent decision-making skills; work on multiple concurrent projects; and adapt to and prioritize changing work assignments.Typical Duties
Manage on-demand customer work order requests and small to medium-scale projects requiring interior design services.
Meet with customers to verify scope of work and funding availability.
Field measure spaces and existing furniture systems and generate accurate plans in AutoCAD.
Assess warehouse inventory of existing furniture and workstation components.
Prepare space plans, finish selections, and furniture layouts for review with customer.
Prepare scoping documents to solicit service quotes from other Metro vendors.
Communicate project needs to Metro Information Technology Services (ITS) and coordinate workflow.
Request and review quotes for furniture procurement.
Coordinate and manage furniture installations including vendor labor schedules, responsibilities, and access for multiple locations.
Review and approve vendor invoices.
Manage customer expectations with frequent and effective communication.
Assist capital projects team with FF&E coordination and move management services as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by job related technical education and eight (8) years of experience in the field of interior design or related field.Additional education may be considered in lieu of some experience. Candidates will be required to pass a MNPD background check Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
Experience using AutoCAD and CET software or similar tool for furniture design
Experience with Commercial Furniture
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.CORE BENEFITSMedical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premiumDental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverageBasic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premiumPension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employeesPaid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 yearsWork Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided freeOther: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with MetroPaid leave: (Full-time employees)
Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr01 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Indicate your years experience in the field of interior design or related field.
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Describe your experience in the field of interior design or related field. If no experience please type "N/A"
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AgencyMetropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson CountyAddressHuman Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone(615) 862-6640 Websitehttp://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email
