Design Project Manager

The Design Project Manager will provide professional architectural and/or interior design services and project management for design and construction projects. Specific duties will include:

• Advise and assist campus constituencies on alterations and improvements of physical facilities.
• Manage the development and design of renovations projects, program and planning studies, campus master plans, and facilities development studies.
• Provide project consultants with design guidance and direction to ensure planning and design efforts meet institutional requirements and standards.
• Ensure project designs are in compliance with the campus environment and meet historical, aesthetic, and functional requirements.
• Ensure designs meet applicable building and life safety codes.
• Review and approve final plans and specifications prepared by project consultants.
• Develop and maintain University interior design standards and guidelines.
• Provide professional guidance in the preparation and/or presentation of requests for action to the Facilities Committee, and other administrative groups as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Four years experience in a professional architectural or interior design area.
• Demonstrated communication skills: verbal, written, and visual.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Professional architect's or interior design license.
• Evidence of knowledge of construction contracts, administrative procedures/methods, and contractual responsibilities.
• Broad professional experience and expertise in all aspects of project management including field observation of projects.
• Proficient with technologies used in contemporary interior design and architectural practice.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of all disciplines related to project design and development.