OU Health · 1 day ago
Interior Design Program Manager
Oklahoma City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOU Health is seeking an Interior Design Program Manager responsible for developing and managing design projects for new construction and renovation of facilities. This role involves setting design standards, managing furnishings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive project success.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOncology
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and implementation of design concepts and standards across the system, ensuring alignment with OU Health's overall vision, marketing, branding, and architectural directives
Responsible for developing comprehensive design criteria, including aesthetics, functionality, durability, safety and code compliance, and utilizing life cycle cost analysis to ensure all project objectives are accomplished with fiscal responsibility
Subject matter expert on healthcare-grade interior products, furnishings, and finishes, ensuring all selections consistently meet or exceed regulatory code requirements and reflect the highest standards of quality and innovation
Responsible for interior furnishings across the OU Health system, including the development and implementation of standards, policies, selection criteria, budgets, purchasing, inventory control, warranties, and lifecycle maintenance to drive consistency, efficiency, and design excellence
Responsible for developing and managing the OU Health’s system capital replacement budget and purchases for furnishings, ensuring optimal allocation of new and existing resources to maximize value and increase operational efficiency
Responsible for negotiating and bidding furnishing projects, awarding contracts, issuing purchase requests, reviewing change orders, approving invoices, and monitoring expenses
Maintain strict compliance with OU Health’s policies and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of project management’s best practices
Manage planning and design space projects, including coordinating with stakeholders to identify project objectives, delivering comprehensive design drawings, code reviews, floor plans, finish floor plans, furniture layouts, budgets, and schedules
Lead way-finding initiatives across both interior and exterior spaces, overseeing the selection and installation of marketing, identification, informational, and directional signage that enhances the patient and visitor experience
Work with contracted design teams - making recommendations and approving finishes and concepts, ensuring they uphold OU Health’s design standards
Develop executive-level presentation graphics, detailed project plans, and timelines
Responsible for maintaining and updating electronic plans, for all owned and leased OU Health facilities, including construction documents, as-builts, informational plans, and regulatory required plans, enabling informed decision-making and long-term asset management
Provide cross-functional leadership, collaborating with Directors, Project Managers, contractors, and external design firms to drive project success and operational excellence
Partners closely with OU Health Support Services Departments to deliver solutions that advance organizational goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from CIDA-accredited program or Architecture required
5 years of experience in interior/architectural design required
National Council for Interior Design Qualification certification issued by the Council for Interior Design Qualification or Architectural license required
Proficient with current design software (CAD, Revit), Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc
Strong knowledge of ADA, FGI, IBC, NFPA, and other healthcare related building codes
Proficient with current project information management software (e-Builder, Newforma, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Teams)
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Preferred
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent preferred
Benefits
PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans
Many more
Company
OU Health
OU Health offers dental, dermatology, cancer care, adult, diabetes, geriatrics, pediatrics, and a wide range of health care services.
10001+ employees
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