Iowa State University

The Facilities Planning and Management department at Iowa State University is seeking to hire an Interior Designer III.

• Provide professional interior design and project management services for small- to medium-sized facilities projects, up to $250,000.  In addition, this position may be responsible for interior design services on medium- to large-sized capital projects, up to $1,000,000, in coordination with external design professionals.  
• Work on up to 30-40 projects simultaneously. Projects assigned are single office and office suite redesigns, classroom renovations, and laboratory remodels.  advise and consult with university clients, professional consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare project cost estimates, drawings, and specifications to communicate and provide instruction.  
• Provide general project support during all phases of design and construction.
• May coordinate the work of other interior design staff and student employees for assigned projects.
• Assist in developing, updating, documenting, and enforcing university interior design standards.   
• This position is expected to handle tasks with moderate supervision, autonomy and ingenuity.
• The ability to document projects and communicate design detail to peers, clients and trade craft personnel is vital.
• Knowledge of commercial and system furniture: detailing, sequence of construction, installation methods, specifying, budgeting, and creating furniture parts order forms with CET and SPEC furniture software. 
• Must have tact and good negotiation skills to maintain positive client and workplace relations. Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate work within projects.