Project Design Specialist

Requirements

• Serves as the facility project manager for centrally managed activities, performing the full range of program/project management functions.
• Oversees project budgets and reviewing funding proposals to meet the requirements for new facilities and/or renovation or expansion of existing facilities.
• Evaluates and resolves problems or issues with widespread impact on the organization's large procurements, some of which have new or unusual requirements.
• Serves as the facilities services to the Domestic Field offices on various repairs and upgrades to the existing office location.
• Travels on market surveys with the GSA, government Security Officer and the local government office representatives to survey office sites for future office relocations.
• Travels to various field offices for inspection of new construction and renovations of ongoing projects.
• Prepares space utilization and layout design plans using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop and prepare detailed drawings and specifications for telecommunications, furniture, electrical and other equipment.
• Reviews facilities design criteria, guidelines, and procedures to assure optimal effectiveness in meeting specialized organization needs.
• Prepares space layouts and basic building plans from landlords awarded leases and reviews closely for deviations from requirements.
• Discusses plans with lessors, contractors, GSA representatives, government headquarters entities and Domestic Field management.
• Develops project milestones and reviews cost estimates and project schedules.
• Determines technical project requirements and design specifications and concepts.
• Applies the rules and regulations governing the acquisition, construction and/or alterations of leased or owned spaced.
• Analyzes proposals considering numerous factors related to ability to meet requirements, utility access, cost, employee conveniences, etc.
• Acquires space based on the development of program requirements, preparing design, reviewing technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates, and working with occupancy agreements and tenant improvements.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings to assure complete understanding of space designs and technical specifications.
• Advises all parties of requirements and modifications (exterior and interior) in more detail, such as specifications for technical operations, security, acoustics, wall specifications and coverings, color coordination, etc.
• Oversees construction and renovations, assuring all requirements and expectations are met.
• Discusses plans with lessors, general contractors, architects, and management.
• Considers the General Services Administration's (GSA) offers of buildings and sites proposed for buildings built to specifications.
• Prepares furniture packages and procure funding to outfit the space and manages the delivery and installation schedules.
• Develops life cycle office relocation/renovation schedules and attendant funding plans and proposals to assure facilities meet specialized requirements with maximum cost effectiveness.