Facilities Designer

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Do you enjoy designing creative functional environments that make a real impact Join the College of Engineering Facilities Team and help shape the spaces where education research and collaboration thrive. Here is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the educational environment at a World Class Institution.

The College of Engineering Facilities Team which reports to the Deans Office is a full-spectrum organization that designs maintains and operates the College of Engineering physical environment to support the Colleges education research and outreach activities. The College has nine academic departments 40 research centers and 2800 Faculty Staff and Graduate/Undergraduate student employees. The College has 8 current buildings totaling over 800000 SF and multiple satellite spaces throughout the UW Campus from which it operates its classroom instruction research and instructional laboratories and administrative functions.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Facilities the Facilities Designer position will primarily focus on leading instructional research and office remodeling projects for the College of Engineering. The specific tasks can include programming design development color and finish selections furniture specifications estimating purchasing and project management. This position will also interact with UW Campus Facilities Planning and Management team Vendors Faculty Staff and Students to further ensure that projects meet the College of Engineering expectations.

Why join us:

• Work on creative challenging projects that shape the future of the College of Engineering.

• Collaborate with talented professionals in Architecture Engineering and Design.

• Thrive in a role that blends creativity problem-solving and project management.

Additional information:

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the Interior Designer or Interior Design Specialist title based on WRID credentials.

• It is anticipated this position requires work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.

• This position is full time 100% and ongoing.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a design lead on assigned projects to ensure project delivery is coordinated budget-sensitive timely customer focused and compliant with design intent.

• Designs and renovates interior spaces according to aesthetic preferences structural requirements and established policies and procedures

• Assesses interprets finalizes and provides consultations to clients regarding design plans expectations and the execution process

• Coordinate large moves for both laboratories and offices working with College Campus and Vendor representation

• Communicates and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and construction professionals to complete assigned projects and adhere to established timelines

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the procurement of necessary project materials

Department:

College of Engineering Facilities Team

Compensation:

The starting annual salary for the position is $60000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of project experience assessing designing and executing construction projects.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Ability to work independently as well as effectively collaborate within a diverse team environment to complete tasks.

• Must be able to effectively allocate time and resources independently to meet deadline expectations.

• A strong problem solver who will provide creative and complete resolutions to issues.

• This person must demonstrate strong customer service and organizational skills as well as professional and courteous written/oral communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project experience in higher education instructional and/or laboratory spaces.

• Bluebeam

• Microsoft Office (Excel Word and Teams).

Education:

Bachelors degree in Interior Design Architecture or Engineering preferred.

Interior Design title only: Fulfills all requirements as an Interior Designer as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

How to Apply:

Please go to the Apply Now area and select your current UW Employment Status. Applicants are required to upload a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed in the job posting. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants will move forward in the process.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. A portfolio or examples of prior work/projects will be required for applicants identified as finalists. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Contact Information:

John Fernsler

1550 Engineering Dr

Madison WI

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