Space & Interior Designer

Company Overview:

Old Dominion Strategies LLC (ODS) ( is a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2010 to deliver executive-level expertise and solutions to Federal and private sector clients. ODS offers a range of consulting services, all designed to help Federal agencies achieve their goals.

ODS has several opportunities for a 5-year contract supporting a federal client in the DC Metro area for accounting, budgeting, operations, and financial reporting.

Job Summary:

The role involves the development, calibration, and sustainment of various space and facilities planning efforts. This role will act as design subject matter expert to clients by providing an in-depth knowledge in space planning, block planning, conceptual and schematic design, furniture design and layout, and space requirements development at the facility and portfolio level.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Collaborate with a team of space planners, architects, and interior designers to develop solutions for space utilization. Responsible for occupancy data. Conduct space validation walks and update occupancy metrics.
• Assist in gathering program of requirements data and translating it into efficient, innovative, and functional space plans, which also support the provision of anytime, anywhere workplace options, including hoteling, shared workstations, touchdown spaces, collaboration spaces, and virtual spots.
• Leverage familiarity with DHS and GSA space guidelines, assist in establishing progressive workplace policies and the use of technology, including Web-based concierge reservation systems and provision of tools and training to support virtual work.
• Work in partnership with a larger team of facilities professionals managing associated tasks, including but not limited to: program of requirements; furniture standard selection and broad specifications in preparation of acquisition; property inventory; space management; move and relocation sequencing and execution. Interact with change management teams.
• Participate in the analysis of space requirements and collaborate with Facilities to provide conceptual space plans and recommendations to client; prepares blocking and/or stacking plans, charters and move lists.
• Develop in-depth presentation documents for team, client, and or leadership and senior leadership.
• Research and development of space analytics to include; space allocation and utilization, seating and occupancy data, compare and contrast client requirements with existing building/design capabilities.
• Utilize platforms such as Teams and SharePoint to coordinate and communicate effectively with clients to convey space and design challenges and or solutions.
• Develop and or assist in the development of SOPs, SOWs, and overall design standards, guidance, and templates.

Additional duties include:

• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Development of policy documents.
• Prepare, edit, and assemble reports required for meetings and presentations.
• Work effectively with other branches and divisions within the organization to accomplish tasks.
• Assist, as needed, with special projects.
• Obtain necessary information from appropriate sources to complete assigned tasks and share information with others as needed.
• Oversee the development and editing of regularly scheduled status reports, as requested by the Government Task Manager.
• Complete other ad hoc assignments, as determined.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to site locations for surveys or space walks is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BA/BS) degree from an accredited 4-year university.
• Minimum (8) years of experience directly related to the delivery of office space portfolio planning.
• (8) years of Project Management experience in commercial or Federal government office planning in a lead or primary role.
• Ability to lead project team in the areas of space planning, block planning, conceptual and schematic design, furniture design and layout, and space requirements development at the facility and portfolio level.
• Effective communication through verbal and written means.
• Proficient in the development of Design Documentation to include furniture layouts, construction/architectural drawings, electrical/data, reflective ceiling plans and lighting, understanding of general plumbing and HVAC principles, knowledgeable in LEED principles and implementation, and signage and wayfinding.
• Knowledge of space planning and interior design concepts for commercial office space development.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical / Vision and Dental Plans.
• Holiday and Personal Time Off Pay.
• 401K plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Education and Training Assistance Program (discussed during the onboarding process).
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Old Dominion Strategies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.