Interior Design Projects Consultant II - 72001242

Requisition No: 856930 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 72001242

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001242 

Salary:  $56,811.30 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2025 

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Interior Design Projects Consultant II
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This employee is responsible for directing and coordinating project development of each assigned Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) project from inception through completion and through expiration of the guarantee period to promote its completion in the most efficient and optimum manner. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the client agency or design professional in the preparation and development of the project program which serves as the descriptive document establishing project scope. Review, evaluate, and approve project programs for assigned projects, ensuring that the defined scope can be achieve within budget limitations and is in accordance with established design guidelines and space standards.
• Coordinate and assist in negotiation of professional contracts for projects.
• Represent the division at project planning conferences to ensure the project has begun, developed realistically under existing construction methods and budget limitations.
• Participate in and chair meetings with architects/engineers and client agencies to ensure sound development of projects.
• Analyze and review design submittals with assistance as required from staff professional personnel for program compliance.
• Liaison with all federal, state, and local agencies for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review and maintain project budgets to ensure the project is developed within available funding.
• Prepare the initial project schedule and follow the architect’s or engineer’s design development, coordinating schedules in conjunction with the design professional and ensure that deadlines are met on schedule. Confer with parties concerned, as problems occur, to recommend and pursue solutions and securing follow-up assistance as required to monitor project schedules.
• Provide consultant services in their area of expertise and disciplines to the department and other state agencies
• Analyze and review the architect/engineer's recommendation for award of bid for construction contracts. Coordinate award of contract and issuance of notice to proceed to contractor.
• Review drawings and specifications of projects under construction for desirable changes or corrections for current and future projects.
• Chair the initial construction conference with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, client agency representatives and other interested parties.
• Review requisitions for payment to architects, engineers, contractors, testing laboratories, and others furnishing services during design and construction.
• Review change orders for completeness and recommend approval of change orders, substitutions of materials, equipment, and workmanship; and initiate changes to improve projects if required.Populate and maintain Tririga project files.
• Make periodic job site observations. 
• Participate in substantial completion inspections, final inspections, and acceptance of projects. 
• Review architect's, engineer's, and construction contractor's fulfillment of their contractual obligations to the state by observing and evaluating their performance.
• When necessary, due to variations in the geographic distribution of project appropriations, this incumbent may be required to assist in project development areas other than the area of assignment to accomplish an equitable workload distribution.. 
• As needed, project manager may be responsible for a major portion of projects in the Capitol Center Complex, most being complex, high profile projects utilizing the Construction Management Approach. These high visibility projects require more direct coordination and hands-on approach from the project manager.
• Assist with special projects as needed. Performs related work as required including but not limited to upkeep of electronically filed project documents, attend project manager meetings and submit project reporting documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, materials and equipment used in building construction.
• Knowledge of building codes, design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Ability to develop and review various reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate building renovations and/or activities.
• Ability to review and implement renovation / construction contracts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret renovation / construction data.
• Ability to monitor and inspect building projects.
• Ability to communicate project information and schedules effectively.
• Ability to solve problems relating to renovation / construction projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors and agency staff.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable state regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand current building codes, ADA requirements and Interior Design.
• Ability to adhere to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.
• Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.
• Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from a college or university in interior design or architecture and two years of professional experience in that field; or a master’s degree from a college or university in one of the areas described above and one year of experience in that field.

Valid and applicable driver’s license. This position requires prolonged periods of time walking, standing, sedentary work and repetitive motion and ability to drive and/or fly for long distances.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out of pocket contributions.  State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.    As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.