Facilities Design and Architecture Interior Designer III_

Oakland

Job Summary:

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for assisting the development of enterprise-wide Interiors and Brand Standards, initiatives, and programs towards creating a consistent member experience; assisting the research, development, and implementation of interiors/brand tools, templates, and training; assisting the evolution of Interiors and Brand Standards in response to industry trends and innovations to enhance wellness, productivity, and member satisfaction; assisting ongoing refinement, simplification and cost-containment of Interiors and Brand components and programs; assisting the review of projects at key milestones to ensure Interiors and Brand alignment; assisting interiors and Brand expertise within the department and as advisor to enterprise-wide teams, regions, and consultants; assisting specialized interior design knowledge for best practice applications of lighting, finishes, furnishings, wall / floor systems, environmental graphics, signage, safety, ergonomics, technology, infection prevention and maintenance, with a focus on user requirements, constructability, and cost; assisting contributions to Content Expert Panels; assisting the development of experience assessment tools to guide the implementation of Interiors and Brand Standards; assisting the development of presentations and training materials for internal teams and external consultants to ensure compliance and alignment with brand standards, budget, and schedule; assisting strategies for selection and specifications of furniture, finishes, artwork, and graphics; assisting effective partnerships with interior design related vendor relationships and services; assisting the incorporation of innovative interior design developments and evolving furniture solutions from other industries such as hospitality, education, and retail; assisting ongoing improvements recommendations for procurement strategies and life-cycle asset management for furniture, finishes, and artwork; assisting the adoption of sustainable technologies, industry best practices and avoidance of chemicals of concern into projects; collaborates as thought leader with other leading institutions and corporations on sustainable initiatives; assisting the coordination with Marketing and other departments and efforts for brand alignment; assisting the knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to Interiors and Brand Standards program and planning; assisting the incorporation of best practice outcomes from post-occupancy reviews into Interiors and Brand Standards; and assisting interiors / Brand technical guidance, coordination and project-level supervision to designers/drafters and less experienced architects/planners.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Pursues effective relationships with others by proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides mentoring to team members. Pursues self-development; creates plans and takes action to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; influences others through technical explanations and examples. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Supports and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.

+ Completes work assignments autonomously by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area to generate creative solutions; ensures all procedures and policies are followed; leverages an understanding of data and resources to support projects or initiatives. Collaborates cross-functionally to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports, identifies, and monitors priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies, speaks up, and implements ways to address improvement opportunities for team.

+ Facilitates planning and design projects by: using judgment and discretion to interpret guidelines to assist with the resolution of non-standard problems. communicating between the project team and others inside and outside of the organization; and developing training materials for the team or consultants on strategies and concepts, coordination, and management of the support teams area of expertise.

+ Supports NFS program deliverables by: working on components of National Facilities Services (NFS) initiatives and projects from initiation through design phase with close oversight from senior management; developing, analyzing, and executing project plans which include scope identification and management, schedule, inter-dependencies, and resource forecast; monitoring project performance (e.g., on time, within scope, and with quality) against plans and provides input and justification for costs and budget impact; managing project activities related to organizational change management (e.g., development and execution of user adoption, implementation, and training plans) as defined by the project; and allocating resources, establishes schedules, and makes task assignments.

+ Contributes to consultants relationship management by: providing technical support and coordination to designers/drafters/engineers and architects/planners/engineers; and obtaining and applying comprehensive research knowledge on building codes and materials from vendor.

+ Acts in compliance with KP requirements by: developing a full working knowledge of the enterprise facilities design standards development to ensure quality solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, etc.), Planning (e.g., Space Planning), Interior Design, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, or related field AND minimum three (3) years of experience in planning, architectural, design, engineering, CADD, hospital/medical facility, healthcare planning, construction estimating, or a directly related field OR Minimum six (6) years of experience in planning, architectural, design, engineering, CADD, hospital/medical facility, health and safety administration/management, construction estimating, or a directly related field.

Additional Requirements:

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Facilities Design and Architecture Interior Designer III

LOCATION: Oakland, California

REQNUMBER: 1272599

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.