College Interior Designer, Level 3

College Interior Designer, Level 3 GENERAL DUTIES

This class of positions, reporting to the Campus Facilities Officer, encompasses the performance of professional work in the field of college interior design, the coordination of such work, and the supervision of employees engaged in such work. There are three (3) assignment levels within this class of positions. The following are typical assignments within this class of positions; all employees perform other related duties.

In the event that law or applicable building codes require the approval and signature of a licensed architect or licensed engineer, any construction drawings, contract documents, plans, specifications or other work products produced by employees in this title shall be reviewed by a licensed architect or licensed engineer and, if such work meets the required legal standards, be approved and signed.

• Preparing drawings, sketches, diagrams, and other illustrative materials.
• Assisting in the preparation of contracts documents including construction drawings and detailed specifications (Spectext format).
• Inspecting installations and/or alteration or rehabilitation projects to assure conformity to specifications.
• Preparing purchase requisitions for furniture, furnishings and equipment.

• Conducting space planning surveys and preparing drawings for presentations.
• Preparing and executing space utilization and inventory studies.
• Assisting in the selection of various materials and finishes, furniture and furnishings, in order to create as aesthetically pleasing interior environment.
• Preparing contract documents including construction drawings and detailed specifications (Spectext format).
• Inspecting installations and/or alterations or rehabilitation projects for approval of payment vouchers.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and commenting construction documents prepared by consultants.
• Preparing purchase requisitions for furniture, furnishings, equipment, construction services performed by outside contractors, etc.
• Maintaining progress charts and status reports of various projects.

• Conducting surveys, interviews, and other related advance research activities to prepare projects for implementation by subordinates; developing and maintaining work schedules.
• Supervising various phases of work by subordinates; and chronicling, dispatching, and reviewing progress of assignments including: preliminary research, surveys, drawing development, contract preparation, installation, field inspection, etc.
• Personally overseeing major project activities, or important portions there of, that require a high level of technical knowledge and ability.
• Selecting various materials and finishes, furniture and furnishings, in order to create an aesthetically pleasing interior environment.
• Assuring the execution of various space planning and utilization studies and surveys, as well as the preparation of appropriate construction drawings and specifications.
• Representing the Campus Facilities Officer at various meetings or events on or off-campus, as necessary.

Interior Designer

Exempt

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone's responsibility"

Baruch College is ranked among the region's and nation's top colleges with over 23,000 students; considered one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the United States; and is composed of five buildings containing 1.47 million square feet of space and a public plaza. Baruch College Campus Facilities has over 140 administrative, professional, custodial, and trades staff. The Facilities Planning Office within the Campus Facilities is responsible for the College's planning, design, and construction projects.

The Office also manages space programming; enhancements and renovations throughout the campus; the annual capital plan submission; and signage. The Office is supported by the University Assistant Architect, Project Manager and others. The College Interior Designer shall be responsible for managing the ongoing internal projects with an emphasis on interiors, furniture, signage and improvements. Selected candidate will…