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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 making factual comparisons and illustrations to the appropriate regulations. 
  • Ability to plan and conduct inspections and field surveys when required.
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated a high level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Provide professional QA/QC.
  • Proficient with technical writing for interior reports and narrative.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, feedback, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Secret level US Security Clearance.
  • Master’s Degree is preferred.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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