Interior Designer - Senior FF&E Coordinator

Hoefer Welker has an opening for a Senior FF&E/Initial Outfitting (IO) Coordinator.  This person will have an exceptional creative design portfolio and will collaborate with the project teams and lead efforts in all phases related to FF&E planning, documentation, specification, and procurement.  This person will also collaboratively determine the approach for applying the IO (Initial Outfitting) process across our government and military healthcare work and will perform various support tasks including solicitations where FF&E services are requested on potential projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in-house FF&E services on our projects.
• Give direction and leadership toward the execution of single source, turn-key FF&E services from planning to warranty.
• Support other studio leaders in managing all FF&E work including responses to RFP’s.
• Exercise best practices and advocate continuous process improvement 
• Overall knowledge of construction documentation and process
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare materials and appropriate application of finishes
• Possess interpersonal and client relation skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to assist in production and development of design proposals and cost estimates
• Extensive knowledge of furniture specifications and budgets
• Ability to lead client meetings regarding furniture issues and maintain client contact
• Capable of navigating a complex teaming structure with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with federal government procurement procedures and their IO (Initial Outfitting) process is preferred
• Coordinate field conditions affecting furniture installation (i.e. coordination with MEP controls and receptacles, blocking requirements, etc.)
• Flexibility and agility to work on projects in a variety of locations

• Some travel required

Education/Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in the field of Interior Architecture or Interior Design.  8 years of relevant commercial and healthcare furniture specification experience is desired.  A creative design portfolio is required.

Certifications: NCIDQ certification or architectural registration is preferred

Qualifications/Skills:

Candidate must be proficient in Revit, and other computer design programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Sketchup a 3D rendering are desired.  AutoCAD knowledge preferred.  Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, meet deadlines, and have strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application and manufacturer-suppler appropriateness.

Skilled at:  Excellent verbal, written, graphic and management skills required.  Must be able to persuade and motivate others to adopt action conforming to specific objectives in matters of importance to individual’s project responsibility. 

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Familiarity with Sustainable Design guidelines is preferred
• Substantial knowledge of interior design required.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled