Facilities Interior Designer

Overview

The Facilities Interior Designer is responsible for providing technical support to Kwantlen Polytechnic University for renovations and refurbishment projects. This role assists in the development of interior space requirements and standards, including selecting furniture, and helps plan, co-coordinate and oversee renovations. Under the general direction of the Manager, Capital Projects, this position will assist in developing and coordinating interior planning, scheduling and technical, contractual, and financial activities in support of renovation project delivery, campus refurbishment and furniture acquisition and replacement. The position is expected to interpret and comply with codes, regulations, by-laws and all applicable legislation relating to facilities and will assist in developing policies related to areas of responsibility. Consultation occurs internally with administration, faculty, staff and students, and externally with service contractors, inspection authorities and consultants. The Facilities Interior Designer exercises considerable independence of judgment and action to maintain project budgets and schedules for several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for renovations and refurbishment projects; assist in developing interior space requirements and standards, including selecting furniture; assist in planning, co-coordinating and overseeing renovations. Interpret and comply with applicable codes, regulations, by-laws and legislation relating to facilities. Develop policies related to areas of responsibility. Coordinate with administration, faculty, staff, students, contractors, inspection authorities and consultants. Manage project budgets and schedules for multiple projects with a high degree of independence.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Industrial or Interior Design or equivalent knowledge, training and experience.
• Experience in facilities management, construction, interior design, planning, layout design or architecture, preferably in the post-secondary environment.
• Two years’ experience and demonstrable proficiency in AutoCAD and other commonly used design software such as Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign. Familiarity and experience with computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and Building Management Systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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