To provide complete planning and design services related to interior design improvements of existing facilities related to the BYU campus, and new buildings. The planning and design services include, but are not limited to, the following: meeting with clients; conducting studies; preparing cost estimates, preliminary plans; working drawings; specification preparation; assist with preparation of project approval forms; assist with project inspections; approve shop drawings, develop color schemes and interior finish standards for campus, including but not limited to selection of upholstery, paint, floor coverings, window coverings, wall coverings, etc. and monitoring project budgets.

Essential Functions

• Keep up to date on all building codes and ensure that all projects conform to these codes.
• Ensure efficient use of space and budgets.
• Proper selection of finishes.
• Resolve time delays in delivery and installation of furnishings.
• Verify inaccurate billings, handle mis-shipped merchandise, solve problems that arise during installations.
• Inform clients of university standards and policies to ensure wise use of tithing dollars.

• Determine needs and expectations of client
• Give advice and direction to requestor on how their needs can be met
• Advise client on design materials and methods, aesthetics, building code requirements, university policies and processes involved for project implementation and completion.
• Determine if project is to be handled by shops or by contractor and explain ramifications of decision to the requestor
• Continue to consult with client throughout design and construction phases
• Communicate with Physical Facility administrators and express any concerns or issues related to proposed project
• Continue to consult with client throughout design and construction phases. Keep client informed on progress of project
• Prepare presentation materials as necessary to help client understand design and secure project approvals
• Provide value engineering when a client requests cost saving measures within a given project

• Determine project requirements and assemble appropriate design team members. Integrate furnishings, electrical, mechanical and communications systems as required
• Plan and prepare preliminary drawings that include a detailed scope of work. Ensure project design complies with national building codes, University standards and Physical Facility requirements.
• Work with material and equipment suppliers, contractors and other applicable entities to provide project information to cost estimator. Review cost estimate to ensure all project cost factors have been considered
• Oversee and complete final drawings and specifications and other necessary documents that thoroughly convey pertinent project information and comply with national building codes, ADA, University and Physical Facility Standards
• Initiate final plan review procedures for approved projects and secure approvals from client, administrators, and Physical Facilities Managers
• Prepare furniture orders to submit to purchasing department and accept responsibility for accurate quantities and other information pertaining to the ordering process.
• Ensure proper use, warranties, and quality control of furnishings.
• Specify floor coverings, wall coverings, window coverings and other interior finishes.
• Complete expansion form and prepare package for final distribution to appropriate shops and/or contractors.

• Develop budgets for interior furnishings and finishes.
• Assist department cost estimator as he assembles and prepares project cost estimate
• Provide value engineering services as required to meet client expectations
• Finalize and modify design to meet constraints of approved budget
• Specify products that will fill requirements of the requestor, as well as comply with campus standards and adhere to the project budget
• Monitor and manage project budget, during construction, to assure completion of project tasks to meet financial objectives
• Communicate with Physical Facility administrators and express any concerns or issues related to project budget.

• Visit projects on a regular basis to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and project requirements
• Assist shop personnel, project coordinators, architects, and contractors in solving problems that develop during construction
• Review and approve interior related shop drawings and other submittals
• Assist in contract administration during project construction. Respond to requests for information by BYU shops or contractors. Prepare supplemental information when required
• Attend regular job meetings when requested
• Generate project furniture purchases
• Accept responsibility for incorrectly shipped merchandise, damaged furniture, and verify inaccurate billings
• Oversee problems that may arise during the installation of furniture and materials specified
• Attend progress and final inspections and assist in preparation of punch lists.

• Determine project program requirements and assemble schematic design drawings and sketches
• Obtain cost summary and review to ensure all cost factors have been considered
• Serve as a liaison between University, requestor and contract architectural firm and/or contract interior design firm.
• Review the work of interior design consultants and millwork for accuracy and assure compliance to university standards. Review coordination of Interior Design Work with electrical & data drawings.
• Attend preliminary and final plan reviews
• Coordinate with Construction Department in pre-construction planning & coordination on interiors

• Promote a positive image of the department and the university
• Support activities of the department and other university departments
• Relate well with other employees
• Support, uphold and help determine and establish campus interior design standards
• Adhere to university standards and policies
• Promote school spirit at the workplace

Decisions Made and Deferred

Made:

This position requires the ability to make many critical decisions. These decisions deal with aesthetics, project feasibility, and cohesiveness with the campus community. These decisions must be firmly based on pre-established guidelines and past experience. All design decisions have a direct impact on budgets.

Referred:

Questions and issues in regard to campus standards.

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design / 5 years experience

Preferred:

NCIDQ Certified

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Working knowledge of construction documents
• Specific knowledge of systems furniture specifications and other furnishings and finish specifications
• Administrative abilities to work with large budgets that fall into given requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of finishes and their appropriate applications
• Thorough familiarity with AutoCAD and REVIT
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Number of Personnel Supervised

1 Student employee

Additional Comments

This position operates mainly in an office environment with occasional visits to project construction sites. The position is required to meet with project requestors to determine the needs of the requestor and then translate these needs into a project that will meet the needs of the requestor, conform to building codes, conform to university policy and utilize space and budget effectively. At times this position meets with university administrators to explain projects and advise and counsel them concerning the feasibility of the project. The position must keep up to date on building codes, interior finishes, and university policy as they relate to university remodeling and construction projects. Occasional travel is required for training in order to keep current with new products and technology that could benefit BYU.

This position requires frequent contact with faculty, staff and administrators throughout campus. This position also meets regularly with manufacturer’s representatives, and outside architects and contractors.

The position regularly meets with university shop personnel and contractors to ensure that the intent of the plans and specifications are being met and to assist in the preparation of job instructions and change orders.

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Level: DOQ
Approximate Starting Salary:

$66,195 - $85,968

Level assignment and final salary contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation, Portfolio, Resume

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.