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Manager, Interior Design & Space Planning

Job ID:

251067

Location:

MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

12/01/2025

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12/22/2025

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Marketing Statement

The Architectural team in the WMATA Office of Facilities is looking for a mission-driven and goal-oriented Manager who will lead the Interior Design and Space Planning team.

If you are a NCIDQ professional or registered architect with 8+ years of experience in interior architectural design, administrative office facilities management, and at least 5 years of experience in facilities occupancy planning, this would be a great opportunity for you!

This is your chance to be part of a creative, collaborative environment where ideas flow freely and innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We value teamwork and creative problem-solving, and we¿re excited to bring a fresh perspective to our projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

+ Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Urban Design, or a related field

Minimum Experience

+ A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience ininterior architectural design and institutional Facilities Management, demonstrating increasing responsibility.

+ Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in occupancy planning.

Minimum Certification/Licensure

+ National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) or Registered Architect (RA) license in at least one of the local jurisdictions.

+ Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

+ International Facility Management Association (IFMA) membership

+ Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) membership

Medical Group

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Summary

The **Interior Design and Space Planning Manager** provides tactical support and is responsible for planning and managing all space usage and related modifications to WMATA non-public administrative office and support facilities. This position oversees space planning and interior design and addresses space needs by conducting utilization analysis and programming. The incumbent will lead the space allocation negotiations in all non-public WMATA facilities, and is responsible for organizing, developing agenda, and leading the discussion in monthly Facilities Working Group meetings. The incumbent is responsible for updating existing or developing new Facilities Policy Instructions (P.I.) governing space allocation, and the applicable WMATA Workplace and Interior Design Standards. This position coordinates proposed space improvements, and interior renovations projects with the requesting departments and the budget office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Principal Job Duties

+ Manages the development and maintenance of WMATA Master Plan for Space Utilization (Non-Operations) and database of current space allocation by department.

+ Develops the Authority wide Workplace Guidelines and Standards, and Furniture & Finish Materials Standards.

+ Facilitates meetings with all WMATA departments for the purpose of programming and forecasting each department's space allocation / needs, negotiating space turn over, move management, and space needs assessment, while working with department heads/designees.

+ Investigates, analyzes, and proposes solutions to space related problems in the areas of building design, accessibility, and safety. Devise's solutions and prepares recommendations to correct problems.

+ Reviews of construction documents produced by staff or external consultants to ensure compliance with Authority's Workplace Guidelines and Standards, Design Criteria, and applicable building, life safety codes, and ADA.

+ Develops and generates authority wide reports on current and future space allocation, space utilization analysis, or other space needs as required.

+ Provides expert advice, guidance, and consultation to WMATA's senior management on space utilization & allocation.

+ Develops and manages updates and revisions to the Facilities Policy Instruction Guide.

+ Develops Tasks Orders related to Interior Design and Space Planning and coordinates with various WMATA Departments to advance tasks through implementation.

+ Supervises a team of employees and consultants; develops performance management documents and evaluates performance in accordance with WMATA's requirements and guidelines.

Other Duties

+ Manages the Contractor supporting Facilities Management software and monitors their performance to ensure all deliverables comply with contractual requirements. Collaborates with the Facilities Procurement Office for contract administration and support.

+ Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

+ Skills and/or behavioral assessment

+ Personal interview

+ Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

+ Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

+ Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

+ Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.