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This position will support our joint venture with partner company, ATI, Inc. DGI-ATI (JV) has a current need for a full-time Interior Designer/Furniture Specialist II.

Great Pay and Benefits for an Interior Designer/Furniture Specialist II:

• Competitive salary; $82,000 - $103,000/year depending on experience;
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with up to 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Designs interiors of representational special areas, such as offices, conferences rooms, secure meeting facilities for Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, and other senior staff.
• Leads projects involving the design of interior environments within facilities that promote the Department’s mission of diplomatic interaction with host nations. Influences new construction during all phases, representing user requirements and analysis of systems, materials, and furnishings appropriate to the office culture, environment, economy, and workforce.
• Leads studies conducted by multi-disciplinary teams of professionals and highly skilled individuals.
• Develops a combination of reports, meetings, site inspections including travel as needed, and other appropriate means and documentation related to Space Planning including developing Furniture Plans, Furniture Specifications, Timeline Requirements, and Presentations.
• Provides expert advice in the evaluation of proposals and assigned projects. Assists with space management issues; analyze space requirements, personnel and equipment needs, evaluate blocking plans for use and functionality, determine utilization rates, etc.
• Coordinates conducting of interviews and handles preparation of advice regarding functional adjacencies. Assists user in making determinations regarding space needs. Oversees the determination of the compatibility of existing space to organizational needs versus defining new space requirements.
• Develops comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities, and budget impact. Performs budget planning and execution to support each step-in development
• Acquires and manages fiscal resources for each major project interior design project.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex interior design projects from the planning stage through completion.
• This role involves working in secure environments in support of mission-critical operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10 years’ experience in interior design and space planning for commercial, institutional, and similar facilities.
• Candidates must be US Citizens 
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance; Candidates must be able to work independently in a secure or sensitive environment;
• Must be able to work as a technical expert and project manager with technical independence as a lead Interior Designer with little to no supervision.
• Experienced in developing interior design programs for construction and renovation projects, including the coordination of paints, wall coverings, floor and ceiling material, lighting, furniture and accessories, artwork, draperies, cubicles, etc.
• Mastery of developing of drawings in AutoCAD such as schematic block plans showing adequacies, architectural plans, demolition and build block plans, dimension plans, etc.
• Must be demonstrated experience in preparation and presentation of oral, written, and graphic design proposals.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and have experience in document control and management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $82,000 - $103,000/year depending on experience

Location: Washington, DC 

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours – Monday – Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

About DGI

Dayton Group, Inc. (DGI) is an 8(a), EDWOSB, and HUBZone certified small business, established in 2012 and headquartered in Maryland. We deliver high-quality services to federal agencies, specializing in working at secure federal facilities worldwide. Our core offerings include facility management & operation, construction management, program management, and environmental/EHS services. DGI is committed to the highest standards of security and compliance. Our employees rise to new challenges and reach new heights every day. DGI rewards outstanding performance with great opportunity, compensation, and recognition.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

DGI-ATI JV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. DGI-ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.