Job Description:

• Analyzes, develops and plans detailed design solutions. Organizes and leads projects to full completion while maintaining attention to needs and resources. Follows the University's vision and strategies for each project. Promotes the University brand and articulates complex concepts and designs to clients. Maintains projects budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates and collaborates with architects, contractors, and other specialty service providers. Negotiates and mediates challenges.
• Prepares construction documents consisting of plans, elevations, details, and specifications. Obtains quotes and pricing fir furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials. All developed and reviewed plans must comply with all state codes and University guidelines. Acts as the University's agent and creates project related contract bidding documents.
• Researches and analyzes client's goals and requirements, develops documents, drawings and diagrams to outline the needs and relation to project goals and the University's vision. Evaluates selection colors, materials and finishes to connect the design concept to meet functional, maintenance, life-cycle performance, environmental and safety requirements.
• Maintains and researches paperwork from historic project files, and assists with resolution of warranty issues. Coordinates sampling of desk chairs for University clients to test.

Short Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• One year's relevant experience.
• Experience with project and budget management.
• Experience managing contractors or vendors.
• Experience with commercial design, and auto computer-aided design/office software.
• Knowledge of furniture sourcing and vendor resources.
• Strong interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of customer service.
• Basic knowledge of Americans with Disability Act.
• Ability to travel across campus and navigate construction sites with or without accommodations.

Job Ref: S1616P

Job Reply URL: 5430

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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