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Position provides interior design services such as space planning, specifications, drawings, and other documents for major and minor maintenance, repair, and renovation projects. The role also assists in space management utilizing CAFM software and brings creative insight to client needs and the Facilities Management project team.

1. Provide design and documentation of interior spaces including drawings of floor plans, selection of finishes, elevations, details, and room finishes.
2. Facilitate LMU space standards and code compliance; make space allocation recommendations based on standards.
3. Assist with presentations for clients.
4. Assist with drafting CAD plans; project-related or as-built documentation. Apply to CAFM tasks.
5. Assist with data gathering and input for space management CAFM program.
6. Interface with Project Managers on capital related projects.
7. Assist and produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost, and quality constraints.
8. Solicit estimates from outside vendors and present to requestor for review and approval.
9. Obtain funding approvals for all requests prior to project implementation.
10. Process furniture requisitions with Procurement Department.
11. Track all requests and provide weekly or bi-weekly status updates to requestor.
12. Coordinate delivery with vendor and in-house relocation services.
13. Work in a team setting with other members of Planning & Design, Construction or specific Capital project teams.
14. Provide weekly updates to department.
15. Assist with archiving project plans.
16. Assist with maintaining a design library for materials, finishes, furniture, and floor plans.
17. Investigate and keep up with new products, furniture, etc. that pertain to LMU project types.
18. Maintain a level of project confidentiality: information to be shared only on a need-to-know basis.
19. Represent LMU community and professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.
20. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Certified Interior Designer or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years interior design experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current state and city building codes as applied to systems furniture and furniture layouts.
• Familiarization and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting program.
• Basic working knowledge of the CAP program and system furniture parts specification program.
• Basic knowledge or interest in CAFM program.
• Accurate reading and understanding of system furniture manuals and brochures.
• May develop analytical studies in support of space or physical facility changes.
• Exemplary communication skills (written and oral) evidenced by experience preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries.
• Demonstrated computer competency; proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, and CAP program.

Staff Regular Salary range $71,100.00 – $88,900.00. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

This position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

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