Ff&E Specialist | Health

HKS Dallas is searching for a talented FF&E Specialist to join their Health team.
A recognized practitioner who possesses strong design and technical abilities and develops furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) performance specifications and drawings. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

• Assists project leadership by providing management and oversight of FF&E during bidding, procurement and delivery
• Assists the design team with the development of space standards driven by FF&E
• Manages the FF&E on a program level while also translating the results to provide guidance and services on a project level basis
• Collaborates on initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position, and continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Prepares and/or reviews detailed FF&E performance specifications and drawings
• Establishes FF&E standards and guidelines to either develop or assist in the development of furniture layouts
• Collaborates and provides FF&E management services during all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and document preparation
• Manages the art consultant process which includes the RFP’s for consultant services and the overall schedule of delivery during design and installation
• Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
• Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
• Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with minimal guidance
• Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
• Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Maintains quality control of FF&E specifications through knowledge of detailed documentation of custom furniture, millwork, casework, decorative lighting and other customized documentation, including developing performance criteria specific to all FF&E
• Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
• Develops preliminary budgets from plans based on detailed furniture counts or square footage of space
• Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects by providing the bid documents required for the FF&E procurement services
• Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
• NCIDQ certification or architectural license required
• Typically 8+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience in Revit
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred
• Proficiency in FF&E software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents
• Proven experience with FF&E to carry out design intent, including strong knowledge of FF&E scale and proportion within a variety of space types
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing