Space Planner & Designer - Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NYC, NY)
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.
The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.
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What We Do:
Applies space planning and project management principles and methods in the coordination and implementation of all relocation activities and less complex construction alteration projects throughout Bank owned buildings and leased space. Serves as design lead on all projects and develops and directs the implementation of programming and planning associated with projects for improvements to interior spaces.
Your Role as a Space Planner & Designer:
Manages and supports all phases of the design process from inception through completion. Including but not limited to; programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, furniture (specification and purchasing) and project budgets; serves as “Owner Representative” at design and construction meetings.
Provides support and serves as a subject matter expert for the Real Estate Design team for day-to-day facilities planning and move activities; works with Project Managers to support major renovation projects that fulfill business and customer needs.
Consults with various areas of the Bank on small renovation and refurbishment projects. Makes suggestions and recommendations on concepts such as space plans and furniture/finish selections to meet business area objectives; can demonstrate the overall merits of the recommendations to stakeholders in a way that gains their support and achieves consensus.
Conducts surveys to document existing space conditions; coordinates survey results in conjunction with mechanical, electrical, audio visual and structural considerations and constraints to create detailed plans, elevations, layouts to document proposed changes.
Works with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers on the specification of furniture, finishes, signage and services; reviews specifications and completes acquisitions as per Bank guidelines; coordinates and supervises deliveries and installations; works with installation crews on the placement of pieces.
Participates in the review of all construction drawing documents coordinating necessary reviews with stakeholders
Work as a liaison and communicator between business leaders, stakeholders, end users, architect and engineering teams to ensure that all planning and move activities are performed in a timely and high-quality manner.
May work overtime to complete relocations and installations.
Travels to and from all other Bank locations as required.
What We are Looking For:
Has relevant work experience in space planning, interior design and architecture. Has practical knowledge of design and project management principles and methods which includes the ability to read architectural/engineering drawings.
Knowledge of the construction industry and an understanding of construction terminology, framework and general building codes
Strong technical skills including Auto CAD, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of office systems furniture and general finish specifications.
Proven ability to handle a variety of simultaneous projects, meet deadlines and adapt to changing business needs.
Strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to influence decisions.
Please include resume.
Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 / year
We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.
Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career with us. Learn more.
Benefits:
Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
Subsidized Public Transportation Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
And more
The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or military service.
We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at ny.leaves@ny.frb.org and we’ll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
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