Space Planning Project Manager at AFMS Group

Key Functional Areas

Design & Space Planning 

• Responsible for space planning, space design and furniture reconfiguration services according to the Workplace Strategy, compilation of needs analyses with clients
• Confer with Divisional Head and Team Senior Interior Designer client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function
• Advise Divisional Head and Team Senior Interior Designer on interior factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and colour coordination
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals, to ensure project success
• Manage for the initial compilation of project finances such as timesheets and completion of monthly claim certificates
• Factor in number of employees to calculate the space allotment for each workstation
• Prior to interior design, space planning might be required for optional and alternative solutions or modifications for workspace allotment and décor
• On commencement of projects, familiarise with building codes to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, whether for public or private entities, and that all construction drawings derived are compliant
• Drive and manage decanting processes when occupied offices are being attended to, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Formulate Designs

• Create detail shop drawings for construction layouts
• Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to divisional Head / Client for approval
• Coordination of subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, artwork, furniture, and related items
• Render design ideas in form of sketches or drawings
• Use computer-aided drafting (CAD or Revit) and related software to produce constructions documents
• Plan and design interior environments for offices, residential or commercial building, and other enclosed spaces
• Measure the dimensions of rooms to determine where to place cubicles, desks, equipment, and other furniture and fixtures in office buildings

Project Lead

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Work in conjunction key members of the team assisting with drafting of tender proposals
• Provide a high level of client service
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Maintain current in space planning and interior design methodologies

Qualification Requirements and work-related experience

• Grade 12
• BA degree in Interior Design / Architecture or equivalent is essential
• Min 6-year experience in a similar role, with experience in in office or workplace space planning
• Proficient in CAD / Revit essential
• MSOffice / MSProject

Professional Registration Body

• SACAP Registered

Minimum Knowledge Requirements

• Intermediate level concepts, principles and practices of space planning and interior design
• Building measurement techniques and procedures
• Space planning and allocation practices
• Project management principals and the setting up of initial project programmes
• Construction techniques
• Building codes in relation to compliance
• Understanding of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management
• Good understanding of contractual mechanisms (structures, principals, process etc, that govern contracts)
• Valid driver’s licence (code 8)