contracted architects and engineers. Construction directs the physical implementation of the facility designs. Design Services provides a cost-effective means of delivering a large number of small and medium sized projects, primarily for renovation and repair. The unit provides architectural, interior design, engineering, space planning and move management services.

Under the direction of the Director of Planning, Design and Construction, the Senior Project Manager provides professional engineering direction and project management for design and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing project scope, schedule and budget, for projects that are designed by contracted and/or internal consultants (architects, engineers and interior designers).
• Managing the architectural and engineering development of construction projects, campus facilities master plans, and facilities development studies.
• Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, monitor design staff progress with respect to adherence to schedules, expended time on projects, and quality of over-all product.
• Manage and direct departmental staff time and forecast related costs including monthly invoicing procedures.
• Reviewing and approving final plans and specifications prepared by contracted and/or internal consultants (architects, engineers and interior designers).
• Identify, coordinate, and contract with additional consultants to support the project scope of work.
• Coordinate and communicate with campus and community partners and stakeholders. Maintain project cost and schedule information and continually monitor progress and status as the project design develops. Provide active direction to consultants and stakeholders to align deviations.
• Initiate and facilitate bidding processes.
• Evaluating and making recommendations in the selection, and contracting of project consultants, developing contractual documents for consulting services, and assessing completeness of contract requirements.
• Providing professional support in the preparation of Board actions for construction projects, campus master plans, and facilities development studies. Developing and maintaining University facility design standards.
• Participate in construction phase activities as needed to support the construction manager, or construction supervisor colleague.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.