Senior Interior Designer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Interior Designer to work in the Washington, DC office.  Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Visit this link to learn more about our Federal Programs Team https://youtu.be/KB7CcSJ45qw

Your Impact

• Prior to design contract requests, gather and define customer's design requirements and prepare solutions ranging from conceptual design to final design within established parameters.
• Create design and construction documents, prepare project specifications, develop record control documents, and generate presentation graphics.
• Collect, prepare, and report programmatic information and official weekly project status reports.
• Coordinate design activities with architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Assist with design reviews of Government projects.
• Assist with client engagement, design thinking, and quality control.
• Provide a complete service for the Comprehensive Interior Design CID, including the SID and FF&E packages following the Government resources.
• Develop the project phases, including Programming, Schematic Design SD, Develop Design DD, and Construction Administration CA.
• Develop the DD1391, including the furniture cost and fees.
• Provide a professional presentation to support the interior work during the Government/Client meetings and include professional rendering to enhance the design clarification.
• Develop high-level cost for construction utilizing historical and research data.
• Prepare reports and cost and schedule estimates.
• Manage project design and/or construction efforts, to include schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight.
• Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests.
• Prepare and distribute project communication with customers, management, integrated project teams, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance programs.
• Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements.
• Ensure integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

 

 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design.
• NCIDQ Certificate.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience. 
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering Programs.
• Due to client requirements, the ability to obtain a Secret level US Security clearance is required. 
• Candidates must have the knowledge, curiosity, passion, and experience executing DoD, the United Facilities Criteria (UFC) system, and Federal work in various OCONUS locations around the world.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Knowledge and experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of restorative and new design projects.
• Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Working knowledge of processes and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gases.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of interior design principles, understanding plans and specifications, and m