Bachelor's and/or master's degree in interior design
Minimum of 10 years' experience in interior design, specifically in healthcare
Thorough knowledge and application of accessibility codes and building codes
Strong client management and internal team managerial skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
Project Management certification preferred
Ability to create project plans and schedules.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor colleagues in the interior design team
Manage smaller projects, including client contract negotiations and project scheduling
Participate in pre-design efforts and workshop discussions with clients
Oversee development of space planning and interior design materials
Ensure design compliance with building codes and sustainability requirements
Conduct value engineering and basic cost estimating for projects
Participate in business development and lead project proposals.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and mentoring
Collaborative team environment with architectural teams
Engagement in diverse healthcare projects
Exposure to a variety of design technologies like BIM
Participation in business development and project acquisition activities
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your Opportunity
The Interior Designer - Healthcare will help lead and mentor colleagues within the interior design team and work collaboratively with architectural teams, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and finishes, specifications, FFE and signage. AS an Interior Designer you will be working on projects in the healthcare sector.
Your Key Responsibilities
For smaller projects on which Interior Design is the prime consultant, you may manage projects and schedules by overseeing administrative aspects of the projects, including but not limited to: coordinating client and consultant contract negotiations, project set-up, invoicing, project planning, project staff scheduling
When required, participate in development of the program and other pre-design efforts
Participate in workshop discussions and activities with clients to ascertain cultural and desired project outcomes
Oversee and lead teams in developing space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program
Oversee and lead teams in developing the interior design, material palette and FFE through sketches, digital/BIM models, diagrams, and other visual formats to express the design intent and coordinate with Design Architect
Understanding of BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of interiors and their components
Participate in design critiques and pin-ups
Work with outside consultants to coordinate drawings sets
Ensure design complies with building codes and sustainability requirements such as LEED, and accessibility guidelines as required per project type
Evaluate and select interior systems and materials, finishes and fixtures
Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent and implementation of sustainable design principles
Develop interior design in accordance with cost parameters and ensure interior design intent is maintained through documentation and construction
Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating
Complete FFE scope tasks from design and selection through bid, coordinating with specific client and project needs
Adherence to Stantec's required QA/QC process, including design reviews
Adherence to Stantec's required internal and external project auditing process
Where required, participate in business development activities and project interviews
Where required, lead project proposals and RFP responses, and support larger proposals
Mentor and work collaboratively with colleagues
Demonstrate a commitment to the profession and the firm
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Thorough knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes
Thorough understanding of all phases of architectural document production through construction administration and the relationship between drawings and specifications
Ability to participate in multiple projects and multiple teams simultaneously
Ability to create project plans and schedules
Accountability to project profitability
Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Management of team deliverables with client expectations and requirements
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program
Ability to develop floor plans, elevations, and details
Ability to check teams work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of document production
Ability to engage in creative and critical thought
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Bluebeam
Strong client management skills and internal team managerial skills
Excellent presentation abilities, including ability to present abstract ideas to the client
Strong communication skills
Education and Experience
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in interior design
Minimum of 10 years' experience in interior design, Healthcare experience required
Project Management certification preferred
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
