Interior Designer

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Interior Designer, under the Temporary Professional Staffing Services contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This project will provide professional staffing services to the Medical and Engineering Department's capabilities at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). Positions will be assigned to specific sections within the department, including Capital Development, Projects & Construction, Business Management, and Maintenance & Operations, and report to the respective Section Supervisor in support of medical center tasks.  The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, based at the LBVAHCS, located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.  

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Interior Designer at Terrestris do?

The Interior Designer will be a key personnel position for the Temporary Professional Staffing Services contract, working for the Engineering Service Planning's Interior Design Section. The Interior Designer will oversee and assist with major project activations, moves, space planning, and budgeting. The Interior Designer will prepare packages for furniture, finishes, and equipment purchases, and manage delivery and installation. The Supervisory Interior Designer will review all work. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for an Interior Designer?

You will:  

• Develop interior design solutions for healthcare and administrative spaces across major projects.
• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings, plans, sketches, and visual design presentations.
• Analyze architectural drawings and create FF&E layouts aligned with building codes.
• Interpret and review plans for compliance with VA standards and specifications.
• Produce procurement packages including scopes of work, specifications, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Manage procurement processes, vendor coordination, and delivery and installation schedules.
• Maintain design documentation, resource libraries, and project records for construction projects.
• Oversee installation activities, direct crews, and resolve punch list items.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage activation project schedules and communications.
• Assess operations, recommend improvements, and support transition and move-in planning.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's Degree OR 8-10 years of professional interior design experience.
• Must be familiar with Patient Centered Care culture in healthcare.
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Skilled in free form drawing and drawing to scale when on a job site measuring for a project.
• Project Management Certification, Evidenced Based Design Accreditation and Certification and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
• Expertise with recommendations for the selection, specification, procurement, and placement of furnishings.
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contract Officers and Long Beach staff.

We will be extra impressed if you have:

• Certifications such as National Council for Interior Design Qualification.
• Familiar with Microsoft Project & Revit. are beneficial but not required.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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