Interior Design Specialist (Intermediate)

About the role

The Interior Design Specialist (Intermediate) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL. The position coordinates with the Facility Design Team Lead to provide site and office planning, design, layout, and configuration recommendations for government facilities. Essential duties include gathering requirements, developing statements of work, coordinating with customers for approvals, and managing project data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Facility Design Team Lead to provide site and office planning, design, layout, and configuration recommendations for government facilities that adhere to building, life safety, and ADA codes.
• Gather requirements, identify options to support customer requirements, develop statements of work, coordinate all work with the customer for approvals, and develop contractual documents to perform work.
• Assist in space planning and interior design activities to include construction, reconfiguration, renovation, and remodel projects.
• Act as project coordinator for Facility Operations projects supporting multiple MDA Program customers.
• Provide assistance, advice, and recommendations for facility-related projects, communicating with customers throughout the process.
• Select and/or design furniture, fixtures, and equipment and prepare bills of materials for purchase.
• Accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, apply knowledge of construction processes to evaluate feasibility and plan work, and effectively use construction project management principles to manage project data, track progress, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain architectural as-built drawings and plans, to include systems furniture layout and designs.
• Assist with quality control evaluations and oversight of furnishings during installation in compliance with Americans with Disability Act and local building codes.
• Support the development and maintenance of master plans, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Assist with oversight and quality control of furniture and furnishings installations, assembly, and disassembly in compliance with Americans with Disability Act and local building codes.
• Attend meetings with the Regional Manager to ensure all project requirements are captured and identified to better support the customers' needs.
• Gather data and perform analysis for planning purposes, to assess trends, make predictions, and support life cycle facility plans and budgets.
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or as needed status reports on tasks and accomplishments.

Requirements

• Capable of providing expertise in facility operations and planning, design, construction, maintenance, and sustainment operations and facility project management support.
• Relevant knowledge and ability to work as a member of a team assisting with solving complex problems.
• NCIDQ Certification and State Registration are highly preferred (or candidates must demonstrate they are actively on track to obtain both within a specified, near-term timeframe).
• Proven ability to leverage strong writing and analytical skills to conduct forward-looking planning and design trend analyses.
• Ability to develop strong rapport with personnel representing organizations internal to MDA.
• Ability to resolve issues and make sound decisions which are in the best interest of the government customer.
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and support multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field, paired with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Interior Design, Construction Administration, Facility Management, or Project Management.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design including space planning, programming, and all applicable codes (IBC, ADA, NFPA Life Safety).
• Intermediate experience with AutoCAD required.
• Intermediate experience with CAP 20/20 Studio is a plus.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of ARCHIBUS software a plus.

Skills

• Strategic Communication & Analysis: Proven ability to leverage strong writing and analytical skills to conduct forward-looking planning and design trend analyses.
• Leadership & Collaboration: A proactive self-starter who demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the agility to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Must thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment, working seamlessly with diverse teams across the enterprise, interacting confidently with multiple tiers of management, and expertly navigating high-stakes customer and contractor relationships.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.