FF&E Specialist

Life Time Architecture & Design is a team of talented design professionals and engineers. We work together with partners across Life Time to build and remodel luxurious resort-style live, work and play destinations. Through all project development and delivery phases, for any of our Life Time offerings, our project delivery teams operate at a high level of quality and efficiency using innovative BIM processes along with industry-standard design and authoring applications. We offer a collaborative work environment and have created a diverse and inclusive team with flexible accommodations within a newly built office space next to one of our premier athletic country clubs. Join us in developing the next Healthy Way of Life destination with your passion, creativity, and motivation to make a positive change in the lives of our members.

Position Summary

The Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Specialist is responsible for execution of project management and logistics coordination for FF&E related projects LT Athletic, LT Work, CapEx, and LT Living. 

FF&E Specialist works with the Design Project Teams to manage overall FF&E efforts. This position includes working directly with the project teams and FF&E Manager - producing FF&E specifications, installation plans, solicit quotes from vendors, processing purchase orders, managing scope, schedule and budget with vendors and internal project teams.  Manages project installations as required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains FF&E CapEx Smartsheet for internal steak holders    
• Identifies and defines FF&E needs with internal stakeholders for projects as assigned
• Manages FF&E procurement, orders, and logistics for projects – to include PO’s,  PO tracking, installation schedules with internal partners, project teams and vendors to meet project timelines and “grand opening” schedules
• Creates FFE budgets and manages to those budgets          
• Manages on-site installations as required
• Ensure Master FF&E Specifications are maintained with up-to-date information, pricing, vendor contact information and lead times 
• Strategizes ongoing process improvements for all Clubs, LT Work and LT Living
• Partners to keep Project Teams updated on any changes to FF&E specifications such as price increases, discontinued product etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications   

• Strong Project Management, leadership, organizational and problem solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships within and outside Life Time
• Fundamental understanding of design programming, planning principles, materials, and furnishings
• Comprehensive understanding of furniture specifications and technical information pertaining to FF&E
• Problem solving skills, taking initiative and making appropriate decisions based on experience, standards and location needs
• Ability to work with tight deadlines independently and within a team environment.
• Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
• Travel to sites as necessary

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Interior Design and/or Project Management

Years of Experience:

• 5-8 years’ experience as FF&E Specialist, Interior Designer and/or Project Manager

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Certified Interior Designer preferred

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.