DGS INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER-ASSOCIATE - 59096

Executive Service

INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Tennessee Department of General Services

The State of Tennessee Real Estate Asset Management (STREAM) Division

Nashville, TN

Yearly Salary : $53,400.00 - $66,600.00

Closing Date : 07 / 01 / 2024

This is a hybrid position.

Who we are and what we do :

The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work!

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing goods and services to the State government of Tennessee.

Our primary customers are other State departments and agencies. We also serve vendors wishing to do business with the State, and citizens and organizations interested in purchasing surplus government property.

The Department of General Services provides a broad and highly diverse range of support services. DGS consists of five divisions : Central Procurement Office (CPO), State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM), Vehicle and Asset Management (VAM), Document Solutions, and the Division of Administration.

Selected as one of the Tennessean's Top Workplaces in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 the Department of General Services mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government.

Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State.

We do this with a commitment to four core values : thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated.

STREAM is one of five divisions within the Department of General Services. This division is dedicated to operating, managing, and maintaining the State's real estate assets to ensure a comfortable, safe, and efficient working environment for State tenants, employees, and guests.

STREAM's impact on State property and buildings is monumental. They are responsible for building, renovating, and leasing all property owned by the State of Tennessee, and the interior design, workspace design, and facilities management for State buildings.

In addition, every STREAM project focuses on accessibility to tenant constituents, contract administration, safety compliance, energy savings, and the consideration of the surrounding environment.

Commissioner Christi Branscom leads this incredible team of hard-working professionals. Hear what she has to say about working for the Department of General Services : http : / / bit.ly / 3TTQXQi

How you make a difference in this role :

The Department of General Services is looking for a talented individual to join our team as an Interior Design Project Manager. We are looking for :

• An organized self-motivator. You anticipate next steps to proactively approach tasks and projects in a timely manner. You can take initiative when managing the details of multiple projects while adhering to timelines.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder. You have a high degree of competence when utilizing verbal and written communication skills.

You enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and vendors as you seek to achieve work-related goals.

A confident individual with a desire to create meaningful value. You can balance being influential without being intimidating when expressing recommendations, ideas, and expectations.

You desire a work environment that provides a great sense of purpose.

The Interior Design Project Manager works within the State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM) division of General Services.

Our team of workplace strategists and interior design project managers oversee the design and construction of office space for various state agencies across 95 counties.

Projects can range in size and complexity from small furniture / finish upgrades to large single-story build to suits. The right person for this job will use their knowledge of design principles and best practices to develop block plans, finish plans, and signage plans to collaborate with architects.

You will review construction document sets to ensure state requirements have been accommodated. You will work with vendors to oversee the procurement and installation of furniture, soundmasking, artwork, shelving, signage, and cabling.

You will work with lessors contractors to remain involved in the progression of construction, while communicating schedule changes to key stakeholders (STREAM colleagues, external vendors, state agencies, etc.).

You'll have exposure to the entire lifecycle of the project : from initial design conception to final punch walk-throughs and agency move-ins.

Most importantly, the spaces you design support thousands of Tennessee State employees to provide critical services to citizens across the State for years to come.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Oversees projects through the full lifecycle.

2. Oversees preparing space utilization and layout design plans using Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop and prepare project specific drawings and specifications for furniture, telecommunications, electrical, and other equipment.

3. Determines technical project requirements, design specification, and concepts. Review building spatial for code compliance.

Performs field measuring, concept studies, test fits, furniture inventory, and BOMA calculations.

4. Oversees developing project milestones through obtaining and reviewing cost estimates and project schedules.

5. Oversees developing project budgets and writing justification of estimated total project costs to submit for approval.

6. Obtains move information from clients to coordinate and schedule the furniture, equipment, surplus, and necessary elements to be transported.

Assists in maintaining, compiling, and submitting all necessary documentation for closing efforts to ensure appropriate deadlines are met.

7. Communicates with designated cliental regarding project timeline, status, and finalizations. Keeps consistent communication with vendors, lessors, internal and external business partners, landlords, and tenants.

Utilize internal tracking systems to ensure communication is distributed within department.

8. Maintains knowledge of existing facilities, client standards, industry requirements, mandated codes, policies, and procedures.

Apply the rules of regulations related to governing the acquisition, construction, and / or alternations of leased or state-owned spaces.

Regularly refers to ADA handbook as needed. Maintains frequent communication with the State fire marshal office for all state projects.

9. Assists in training / onboarding of new DGS Interior Design Project Managers.

Required Experience :

Experience in architecture, industry related project management, and evaluating and planning the renovation, construction, installation of building system components, or interior and construction space planning.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to five years of work in one or a combination of the following : architecture, industry related project management, and evaluating and planning the renovation, construction, installation of building system components, or interior and construction space planning.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessees Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

It is the States policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that persons race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veterans status, or any other category protected by state and / or federal civil rights laws.