Interior Designer Internship

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Planning, Design and Construction Division Manager, coordinates with Facilities Management Department project managers, design professionals and various County departments on procurement of new furniture and scheduling of move services in an efficient and timely manner in support of new constructions, renovations and departmental relocations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Join our team as an intern and gain real-world experience working alongside architects, engineers, and industry professionals.
• In this role,you’llsupport project teams on meaningful work, from developing design documents and BIM models to conducting research,assistingwith construction observation, and collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices.
• Responsible for basic design criteria, space plan layouts and design conceptsfurnishedby an experienced architect or engineer and under their supervision prepare clear, concise, readable drawings and BIM models including model setup, input, and red-line correction changes.
• Conducts basicmaterialsresearch and specification preparation and writing.
• Assistwith or provide on-site construction observation on simple projects.
• Works alongside and learn from professionals in parallel disciplines.
• Visits to construction sites with project leaders.
• Assistwith procurement process of PO’s and shopping cart for project needs
• Performs analysis of existing furniture assets as to condition and suitability for newconstruction,renovationand relocations.
• Researchesand selects furniture, both case goods and systems, asrequiredfor new construction and/or renovation projects.
• Coordinates delivery and assembly of furniture assets as per required timing asidentifiedby the Facilities Project Manager.
• Applies knowledge, analysis and management of move services provided by contracted professional movers and in-house movers.Obtains price proposals, performs negotiations and monitors moveservices.

Minimum Requirements

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred:

Purchasing experience.

Experienced in using REVIT or AutoCAD software.

• Principles and practices of furniture procurement for commercial properties.
• Modern practices, procedures and methods of procurement of move services.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards policies and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include computer aided design and drafting, word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and management, and other related applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation.

• Preparing floor plan drawings showing layout of furniture using REVIT or AutoCAD.
• Applying principles and practices as used in interior design or architecture.
• Problem-solving and technical decision making for developing effective solutions.
• Supervising crew providing move services.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Setting and maintaining time intervals and timelines.

• Work independently.
• Supervise, motivate, develop and evaluate staff.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Use REVIT or AutoCAD software.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, architects, consultants, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift carry 25-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, and driving and repetitive motion to perform the essential functions. Occasionally may be subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, gases and poor ventilation. Requires the use of protective devices such as masks, hardhats, goggles, hearing protection devices and gloves. May require climbing and traveling over uneven, muddy, rocky, and high grass terrain in all types of weather.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.