Manager - Interior Planning and Design Standards

** _Manager, Interior Planning & Design Standards_*
* *** This is a remote/work from home position. Hire must be able to work eastern time zone business hours.

** Primary Function/General Purpose of Position*
* The Manager of Interior Planning & Design Standards serves as a strategic bridge between facility planning/programming and interior design execution. This role leads the development and application of system-wide interior environments by integrating planning principles, operational workflows, and design standards into scalable, cost-effective solutions.

This role ensures interior design decisions support project programming, capital planning, cost alignment, and long-term operational performance, while elevating user experience and brand consistency. The position provides leadership to interior design resources and partners, including direct supervision of interior design staff.

** Essential Job Functions*
* 1. Interior Planning Integration & Programming Support

+ Partner with Planning & Preconstruction to integrate interior design into facility programming and space planning efforts

+ Translate clinical, operational, and workflow requirements into interior planning strategies and design criteria

+ Support early project phases including:
Functional programming;
Space standards development; & Planning narratives and room typologies

+ Ensure interior design concepts align with project scope, budget, and phasing strategies

2. System-Wide Interior Standards Leadership

+ Lead development, governance, and continuous improvement of interior finish and environment standards

+ Align standards with:
System branding;
Clinical and operational requirements; & Lifecycle durability and maintenance considerations

+ Expand standards beyond finishes to include:
Room-level design applications;
Planning-driven typologies (e.g., exam rooms, patient rooms, support spaces); & Developing space planning programming standards or templates.

+ Serve as SME for material performance, application, and standardization

3. Design Oversight & Consultant Coordination

+ Guide external architects and interior designers to ensure alignment with planning intent and system standards

+ Provide guidance and oversight to project teams rather than direct project leadership.

+ Review design deliverables across phases for:
Programming alignment;
Standards compliance; & Cost and constructability

+ Provide direction where standards require project-specific adaptation or innovation

+ Act as a key participant in design charrettes/kick-off and milestone reviews

4. Furniture, Artwork & Signage (FAS) Leadership

+ Provide strategic oversight (not just execution) of:
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E);
Artwork programs; & Signage and way finding systems

+ Ensure FAS decisions are:
Integrated with programming & space functionality, and consistent with brand & user experience goals

+ Guide development of prototypes and repeatable solutions for system-wide deployment

5. Cost Planning & Preconstruction Alignment

+ Collaborate with cost and planning teams to:
Develop conceptual budgets for interiors and FAS, and validate alignment with system cost benchmarks

+ Identify opportunities for:
Standardization;
Value optimization; & Bulk purchasing strategies

+ Contribute to preconstruction decision-making and estimating inputs, consistent with department cost governance practices

+ Develop and manage budgets related to interior finishes (as applicable) and FAS packages

6. Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management

+ Oversee procurement approach for interiors and FAS:
Define bid packages & scopes, and support vendor selection & evaluation

+ Coordinate with system purchasing strategies and group purchasing organizations

+ Ensure procurement aligns with project schedules, budgets, and standardization goals

7. Leadership & Team Development

+ Directly supervise interior design staff

+ Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and workload prioritization

+ Establish workflows that integrate design staff with:
Planning teams;
Project management; & External consultants

+ Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Serve as primary liaison…