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SalaryPlanning, Design, and Construction (PDC) is charged with the stewardship of Montana State University’s physical assets in support of University Facilities Management’s mission of providing the physical environment that sustains the land-grant University’s excellence. Additionally, the department is the liaison with local, state, and federal agencies for matters related to planning, design, and construction.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the effective performance of the project team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget.
- Functions in all aspects of interior design including but not limited to programming, space planning, color and material research, FF&E, and lighting design.
- Produce design and construction drawings, presentation drawings, and digital and physical models for applicable projects completed in-house.
- Research products, materials, FF&E systems, lighting fixtures, and performance metrics for use in anticipated and actual campus projects, as well as for the development of campus standards.
- Ensure that campus standards, as well as state and federal building codes are complied with in the design and construction of projects.
- Inspect ongoing and completed work, ensuring project details are completed consistent with the contract documents.
- Establish budgets for projects in collaboration with the Department’s project managers and Facilities Service’s estimators.
- Provide input on and monitor project budgets in coordination with the Department’s project managers.
- Maintain project records in collaboration with the Department’s project managers and contracts administrators.
- Define, refine, manage, and coordinate the design scope, schedule, and budget of interiors projects from initiation through construction and warranty in coordination with the Department’s project managers, project architects, and/or external consultants.
- Assist in the execution of construction administration responsibilities and project close-out on assigned interior design projects, including answering questions and resolving issues involving construction documents and contracts for MSU clients, staff, contractors, architects, and engineers.
- Help build relationships with clients, staff, consultants, product vendors, and contractors.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Post-secondary degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency of use of Revit, AutoCAD, or similar drafting program.
- Proficiency of use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint minimum) and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator minimum).
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- A minimum of three to five years full-time, progressively responsible interior design experience in the areas of design services, plan specification production, construction administration, and projects management.
- Competence and working knowledge of the interiors-applicable sections of the International Building Code (IBC), as well as other interiors-applicable state and federal codes.
- NCIDQ certification.
- LEED, WELL, or other building performance accreditation.
- Proficiency of use of Access Database.
- Experience with complex projects on institutional campuses, commercial workplace design, and/or laboratory design.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract administration procedures and construction documents.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Ability to select and specify finish materials, FF&E, and lighting in concert with design goals.
- Knowledge of interiors-related building performance trends such as the healthy materials movement.
- Ability to ideate, collaborate, and be creative.
- Motivated to seek new responsibilities and challenges.
- Ability to deliver interior design assignments with general direction and minimal supervision, as well as work independently as well as collaboratively with others toward design solutions.
- The ability to multi-task, keep good documentation, and be organized.
- Excellent communication abilities with clients from very diverse background, using both oral and written communication skills.
- Clear graphic and visual presentation skills.
- Ability to produce accurate, concise, and complete designs and documents in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise adaptability to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of codes and construction techniques.
- Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals.
- Ability to utilize knowledge of codes and construction techniques.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on August 28, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Required applicant materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio (maximum of 10 pages) and/or list of recent projects describing relevant information such as project scope, scale, budget, role, and duration assigned to project.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
