INTERIOR DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 75410

Executive Service

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of General Services is looking for a talented individual to join our team as an Interior Design Project Manager. A bachelor's degree in interior design, construction management, or a related field is typically required, as well as proven experience in project management within the construction industry, with a strong emphasis on construction methods, scheduling, and people management. We are looking for: An organized self-motivator. You anticipate next steps to proactively approach tasks and projects in a timely manner. You can take initiative when managing the details of multiple projects while adhering to timelines. A strong communicator and relationship builder. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders and resolve conflicts effectively. You enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and vendors as you seek to achieve work-related goals. A confident individual with a desire to create meaningful value. You can balance being influential without being intimidating when expressing recommendations, ideas, and expectations. You desire a work environment that provides a great sense of variety and purpose.

The Interior Design Project Manager works within the State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM) division of General Services. Our team of workplace strategists and interior design project managers oversee the design and construction of office space for various state agencies across 95 counties. Projects can range in size and complexity from small furniture/finish upgrades to large single-story build to suits. The right person for this job will use their knowledge of design, drawing development, construction methods, and best practices to oversee construction projects from drawing completion through construction completion, ensuring they are finished on time, within budget, and to the required standards. You will work with various key stakeholders to determine construction phasing and schedules. You will lead progress meetings with the landlord, contractor, interior design project manager, agency, end-user, and various vendors. You will conduct regular site visits to document progress and ensure that all work meets the required standards and established scope/drawings. You will perform the final construction punch and ensure identified punch items are completed within the established timeframe. You will often need to travel to various project locations across the state and work irregular hours to meet project deadlines. Most importantly, your crucial role to ensure the project is executed efficiently and per State standards will support thousands of State of Tennessee employees to provide critical services to citizens across the State for years to come. When you join the Department of General Services, you will enjoy competitive benefits that include flexible remote work schedules; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition assistance; retirement plans; employee discounts for personal purchases; free downtown parking; better-than-average sick and annual leave; plus, State holidays. You can read more about the States benefits program here.

How you make a difference in this role:

The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work! The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing goods and services to the State government of Tennessee. Our primary customers are other State departments and agencies. We also serve vendors wishing to do business with the State, and citizens and organizations interested in purchasing surplus government property. The Department of General Services provides a broad and highly diverse range of support services. DGS consists of five divisions: Central Procurement Office (CPO), State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM), Vehicle and Asset Management (VAM),

Document Solutions, and the Division of Administration. Selected as one of the Tennesseans Top Workplaces for five consecutive years from 2020-2025, the Department of General Services mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government. Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State. We do this with a commitment to four core values: thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated. STREAM is one of five divisions within the Department of General Services. This division is dedicated to operating, managing, and maintaining the States real estate assets to ensure a comfortable, safe, and efficient working environment for State tenants, employees, and guests. STREAMs impact on State property and buildings is monumental. They are responsible for building, renovating, and leasing all property owned by the State of Tennessee, and the interior design, workspace design, and facilities management for State buildings. In addition, every STREAM project focuses on accessibility to tenant constituents, contract administration, safety compliance, energy savings, and the consideration of the surrounding environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to five years of work in one or a combination of the following: architecture, industry related project management, and evaluating and planning the renovation, construction, installation of building system components, or interior and construction space planning.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.