STEPS Interior Designer Project Manager

Job Title
STEPS Interior Designer Project Manager

Requisition Number
TE09427

Department Name
3CC00:Capital Project Management

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$30.00

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA of Interior Design

Required Related Experience

5 Years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or

weather/temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift

8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors. Schedule is flexible, but looking at around 32 hours per week. This could increase depending on situational factors.

Job Summary

In partnership with the University Interior Designer, this position:

• Collaborates with Facilities and national/local consultants on Capital projects to identify scope and determine project responsibilities
• Reviews overall program and defines project objectives
• Collaborates with consultants and end-users to determine furniture and finish options
• Selects finishes for projects which enhance and improve the University’s image and comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines
• Informs consultants on past experiences with finishes to avoid inferior finishes from entering contract documents
• Reviews furniture/finish options proposed by national/local consultants with client(s) for approval in accordance with UK Quality Standards
• Develops preliminary furniture budget based on overall project budget and scope
• Identifies furniture dealer(s) with whom to partner based on furniture package procurement contracts
• Establishes realistic project timeline with milestone dates to ensure furniture procurement meets end users’ anticipated move-in date
• Oversees preparation/processing of client contract amendments
• Ensures successful project implementation, coordination, and management and maintains project information ‘current’ relative to project timeline established at onset

In addition, the Interior Designer Project Manager:

• Researches and analyzes the client’s goals and requirements and develops documents, drawings, and diagrams outlining those needs
• Formulates preliminary space plans and two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client’s program needs
• Develops space and furniture plans in AutoCAD using CAP library software
• Provides client(s) with 3D models depicting all furniture and finishes represented in the project to ensure end user satisfaction
• Delivers high quality designs that enhance the University image
• Complies with University Design Standards and Guidelines
• Is on time and within project budget
• Reviews program and designs with clients and all interested UK parties to ensure expectations and requirements are met and/or exceeded
• Generates furniture specifications with dealer(s) to ensure all selections maintain a long-lasting appearance after project completion
• Initiates procurement of furniture specifications with the CPMD Business Office
• Tracks all furniture delivery dates and coordinate deliveries to the project with the General Contractor
• Deals directly with furniture representatives as needed on quality issues to secure a satisfactory outcome
• Retains all completed project finish schedules, furniture specifications, furniture/finish presentation boards, furniture invoices, furniture floor plans, including all project images generated on the project
• Ensures project documents are processed, retained, and fi led for historical reference
• Ensures compliance with Department and University Records Retention Requirements

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading

Driver’s License — Preferred

Demonstrated experience in making indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential, functional, and decorative items, including colors, lighting, materials, etc.; Must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.

Kentucky Board of Architects — Desirable

Certified Interior Designer (CID) – Desirable

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree of Interior Design + 5 Years

Deadline to Apply
07/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.