Interior Designer/Project Manager
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
Full-time
Design
Posted on June 7, 2023
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number
899050
Working Title
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Job Title
Project Manager
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Capital Projects Administration
Job Purpose
Serves as a campus liaison between the Board of Trustees and general contractors for capital maintenance projects.
Tennessee Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Essential Functions
Serve as a University liaison and Owner's Representative between the Board of Trustees, General Contractors, campus personnel and design professionals for capital improvement projects over
$100,000 and capital maintenance projects over $250,000. Attends project meetings and reviews
contractor pay applications for conformity to payment guidelines. Regularly consults with the
capital project accountant to review/compare project budgets to expenses. Serve as Project Manager and general contractor for locally funded campus projects valued below the $100,000 and $250,000thresholds. Responsible for planning and coordinating the preparation of design and construction documents, including preparation of design and project drawings in CAD; building code, Life Safety code and ADA code reviews and compliance; estimating; material take off's; ordering; and scheduling and supervising work performed by contractors on TTU renovation projects. Advise campus personnel and provide assistance regarding material specifications, selection, and procurement. Serve as project liaison between TTU departmental personnel and project contractors, engineers and architects. Coordinate, oversee, and assist in planning campus sponsored renovation projects. Develop specifications and/or recommend materials and provide space planning analysis and assistance for construction and renovation projects. Develop project work plans and schedules. Develop and outline for review general construction and renovation plans including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and space planning layouts. Requisition, procure or otherwise obtain construction supplies, materials, and furnishings that are needed for the project. Coordinate the bidding of projects or materials. Field observe work-in-progress to insure compliance with materials specified, work specified, and building codes. Inspect workmanship for conformity with standards. Review and approve or deny change orders on specifications requested by contractors. Maintain logs of project activities and related information. Maintain records of renovations and new construction both physical and electronic. Coordinate revisions to building drawings with department CAD operator. Review contractor's invoices for payment of work performed, actual material invoices for campus procured material, and approve payment requests.
Assist the director as needed with preparation of annual capital budget
request formulated for the Board of Trustees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Interior Design or closely related field. Four years of project management experience in a variety of commercial, industrial and/or educational construction and renovation projects. General knowledge of construction, typical and specialty construction and building materials and equipment, commercial finish health and safety requirements, design standards (i.e., mounting heights, clearances), construction standards (i.e., wall sections, load variations), workmanship standards (i.e., construction tolerances, finished carpentry standards, and any specialty construction required). Ability to review and interpret construction plans and specifications. Working knowledge of building, life safety and ADA codes. Knowledge of building materials and ability to write material specifications for projects. Experience utilizing CAD to design renovation plans, plan outlines, space layout and to create building floor plans. Ability to interpret and apply applicable University policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
General knowledge of commercial furniture. Experience specifying, bidding and buying commercial furniture.
Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional hours if/when needed.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Administrative Pay Grade AD47.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date
06/06/2023
Screening Date
07/06/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Position Number
899050
Working Title
Interior Designer/Project Manager
Job Title
Project Manager
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Capital Projects Administration
Job Purpose
Serves as a campus liaison between the Board of Trustees and general contractors for capital maintenance projects.
Tennessee Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Essential Functions
Serve as a University liaison and Owner's Representative between the Board of Trustees, General Contractors, campus personnel and design professionals for capital improvement projects over
$100,000 and capital maintenance projects over $250,000. Attends project meetings and reviews
contractor pay applications for conformity to payment guidelines. Regularly consults with the
capital project accountant to review/compare project budgets to expenses. Serve as Project Manager and general contractor for locally funded campus projects valued below the $100,000 and $250,000thresholds. Responsible for planning and coordinating the preparation of design and construction documents, including preparation of design and project drawings in CAD; building code, Life Safety code and ADA code reviews and compliance; estimating; material take off's; ordering; and scheduling and supervising work performed by contractors on TTU renovation projects. Advise campus personnel and provide assistance regarding material specifications, selection, and procurement. Serve as project liaison between TTU departmental personnel and project contractors, engineers and architects. Coordinate, oversee, and assist in planning campus sponsored renovation projects. Develop specifications and/or recommend materials and provide space planning analysis and assistance for construction and renovation projects. Develop project work plans and schedules. Develop and outline for review general construction and renovation plans including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and space planning layouts. Requisition, procure or otherwise obtain construction supplies, materials, and furnishings that are needed for the project. Coordinate the bidding of projects or materials. Field observe work-in-progress to insure compliance with materials specified, work specified, and building codes. Inspect workmanship for conformity with standards. Review and approve or deny change orders on specifications requested by contractors. Maintain logs of project activities and related information. Maintain records of renovations and new construction both physical and electronic. Coordinate revisions to building drawings with department CAD operator. Review contractor's invoices for payment of work performed, actual material invoices for campus procured material, and approve payment requests.
Assist the director as needed with preparation of annual capital budget
request formulated for the Board of Trustees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Interior Design or closely related field. Four years of project management experience in a variety of commercial, industrial and/or educational construction and renovation projects. General knowledge of construction, typical and specialty construction and building materials and equipment, commercial finish health and safety requirements, design standards (i.e., mounting heights, clearances), construction standards (i.e., wall sections, load variations), workmanship standards (i.e., construction tolerances, finished carpentry standards, and any specialty construction required). Ability to review and interpret construction plans and specifications. Working knowledge of building, life safety and ADA codes. Knowledge of building materials and ability to write material specifications for projects. Experience utilizing CAD to design renovation plans, plan outlines, space layout and to create building floor plans. Ability to interpret and apply applicable University policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
General knowledge of commercial furniture. Experience specifying, bidding and buying commercial furniture.
Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional hours if/when needed.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Administrative Pay Grade AD47.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date
06/06/2023
Screening Date
07/06/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- List of References
- Transcripts 2
- Other Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Interior Design or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least four years of project management experience in a variety of commercial, industrial and/or educational construction and renovation projects?
- Yes
- No