Interior Design Project Coordinator

Join the University of Dayton a top-tier Catholic research university where innovation meets tradition and help shape inspiring learning environments that serve our vibrant community of 11000 students faculty and staff. Were seeking a creative and detail-oriented Interior Design Project Coordinator to join our Facilities Management & Planning team. Youll play a pivotal role representing the University to transform campus spaces manage design projects from concept to completion while ensuring our facilities reflect UDs commitment to academic excellence and community values. Apply today!

Through assignments from the Director of Construction Management this person will be part of a project management team that is responsible for designing coordinating and implementing interior renovation projects within the University standards to meet the needs of a wide variety of internal University of Dayton stakeholders. Common tasks for this position include programming estimating scheduling of work bidding to multiple vendors coordination of vendor deliveries and activities management of move requests and maintaining university signage.

A combination of education and professional experience in at least one of the forms described below:
o High School Diploma plus 6 years professional experience noted below.
o Associates Degree in Interior Design Architecture or a related field plus 4 years of
professional experience noted below.
o Bachelors Degree in Interior Design Architecture or a related field plus 1 year of
professional experience noted below.

1 year professional experience in interior design planning architecture OR a related field includes one or more of the following:
o Experience as an interior designer space planner intern architect or similar position.
o Supervisory/management experience in a facilities maintenance or property management organization.
o Field experience working for a contractor developer or construction manager.

1 year project management experience including but not limited to: defining scope of work developing budgets acquiring estimates scheduling & amp; coordinating project activities organizing project documentation reporting progress and close-out of the project.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and perform under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively through multiple mediums including email text messaging instant messaging phone conversations and in-person interaction.
Software knowledge and experience to include: Microsoft Office Google Suite (Docs Sheets Gmail Drive Calendar) PDF editing software (Bluebeam Adobe Pro etc.)
Valid Ohio drivers license and be insurable by the University which includes maintaining a low-risk driving record.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Bachelors Degree in Interior Design Architecture or a related field.
Experience with specifying and purchasing commercial furniture and signage.
Direct experience in interior design architectural design space planning construction
management facilities maintenance or construction supervision on a university campus.
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.
Professional certification in design or architecture.
LEED Certification.
Experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) and/ or Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) documents and contracts.
OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety certificate.
Knowledge of building and accessibility codes.
Membership in an interior design architectural or facilities management professional
organization.
Ability to communicate plumbing mechanical electrical (PME) issues from consultants to
customers and experience coordinating PME activities in construction projects.
Experience with AutoCAD Revit SketchUp PhotoShop Illustrator or other graphic and
architectural design software.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.