| Position Summary: |
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 11,000+ students, faculty, and staff. We're seeking a creative and detail-oriented Interior Design Project Coordinator to join our Facilities Management & Planning team. You'll play a pivotal role representing the University to transform campus spaces, manage design projects from concept to completion while ensuring our facilities reflect UD's 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.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
● 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 Associate's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field plus 4 years of
professional experience noted below.
o Bachelor's 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 driver’s license and be insurable by the University, which includes maintaining a low-risk driving record.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
● Bachelor’s 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.
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| Closing Statement: |
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.
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