Interiors Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates interior projects, working closely with site customers, facilities, construction, other support departments and all external partners. To ensure that Advocate Aurora Health’s interior improvement projects are completed in a timely manner, within budget, and in compliance with standards.
• Review scope with end users to determine needs regarding furniture, enabling moves, interior finishes, and accessories for areas impacted by the interior improvement initiative for daily maintenance, renovation and new construction projects.
• Collaborates with team members, vendors and contractors to develop plans and specifications for interiors projects and solicits bids for furniture, window treatments, flooring, ceilings, artwork, interior signage etc. Coordinates and schedules moves along with managing the construction and installation of small equipment and finishes. Provides budget information to management for project costs and items outside scope of improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that all products purchased and installed are in accordance with accrediting organization requirements such as Healthier Hospitals, applicable interior design standards and codes. Manages and evaluates ergonomic and environmental concerns throughout the facility.
• Coordinates the interior design/architectural activities with the users, construction department, life safety, infection prevention, external interior design/architectural firms and contractors to ensure project is completed in a timely fashion and ensure minimum adverse effect on operations environment. Partner with support teams such as Information Systems, Telecommunications, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Informatics, Facilities, etc.
• Coordinates purchase of items and services and adheres to budget plans with an eye to cost management and cost reduction. Assist Manager in preparing and submitting purchase requests to ensure timely delivery, installation and fiscal responsibility of departmental budgets.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Interior Design or related field, or
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Architecture or related field, or
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Building & Construction or related field.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction, or Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills, Microsoft office, scheduling and accounting spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical data.
• Strong project management, verbal and written communication skills.
• AutoCAD skills preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires travel to all system sites throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, therefore exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Ability to visit sites in progress and access work areas in various stages of construction.
• Lift equipment / supplies up to 20 lbs. as necessary.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.