What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Design Project Manager position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Interior Design Project Manager
Role Title
Gen Admin Supv II/Coord II
Role Code
19222-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
05
Position Number
28001171
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-VP Administration
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
$80,000 - $90,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
varies, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
Eligible for one day telework following successful completion of probationary period and approval of supervisor.
Eligible for one day telework following successful completion of probationary period and approval of supervisor.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Interior Design Project Manager is responsible for managing projects with an emphasis on FF/E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), interior design, finish selection, move planning and management. The Project Manager is responsible for organizing and executing a wide variety of planning functions. This position is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of the project while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.
Duties and Tasks:
The Interior Design Project Manager is responsible for managing projects with an emphasis on FF/E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), interior design, finish selection, move planning and management. The Project Manager is responsible for organizing and executing a wide variety of planning functions. This position is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of the project while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.
Duties and Tasks:
- Will work as a lead in the management of projects such as classroom upgrades, department relocations or reorganizations, creating furniture specification packages, furniture solicitations and installation, minor construction projects like carpet and paint upgrades, abatement and feasibility studies.
- This position will manage small interior construction projects and will be responsible for the planning, design, construction, and closeout of the project.
- This position will plan, budget, monitor, and report on the project with project management tools, sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s been approved.
- Responsible for managing the budget, schedule, and implementation of plans and projects. This includes coordination with external consultants, furniture vendors, contractors, architects, manufacturers, etc.
- Closely coordinate project delivery with the end-users and stakeholders from multiple departments.
- Gather relevant information for the implementation of planning solutions.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of interior design, architecture and engineering disciplines, construction administration.
- Possess an advanced knowledge of MS tools, including Word, Excel and Project
- Possess good customer service and problem solving skill sets.
- Ability to work productively with a wide variety of personnel, to include members of staff of all levels of seniority, both internally and with external stakeholders.
- General knowledge in reading and understanding proposals, plans, contracts, purchase orders, and specifications for all phases of construction
- General knowledge of building materials, costing procedures and the sequential methods of modern construction and maintenance practices, as well as capital construction project delivery methods.
- Understanding of project management principles.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working as a project manager within a project delivery environment.
- Experience in AutoCAD or Revit
- Experience in space planning, ADA codes, commercial furniture (FF&E) and finishes.
- Valid Driver’s License
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience working with the Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM)
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Required to travel between NOVA Campuses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3749P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/23/2025
Job Close Date
05/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
