Senior Project Manager

Position Function:

This position primarily supports the in-house design efforts of Office of Planning, Design, and Construction as part of Campus Services. Specific tasks and assignments vary depending on client requests and contractual agreements.

Salary Grade:  16

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares architectural plans, elevations, details, specifications, presentation materials and other drafting tasks for campus projects.
2. Manages in-house design projects and coordinates with Facilities Management as required. Assist Facilities Management during the construction phase and provide support as required.
3. Prepares timelines and reports on project status reports as requested for each assignment.
4. Coordinates prepared drawings and documents with civil, structural, mechanical and electrical consultants and in house staff.
5. Utilize Autocad, Revit, Sketchup and other programs to prepare construction documents and renderings for client presentations.
6. Consults and interprets the International Building Code and American Disabilities Act under the supervision of the Associate Director and Director.
7. Maintain accessible electronic files and records of completed documents.
8. Meets with the client to discuss the proposed changes in their space on a work order basis.
9. Performs evaluations of existing buildings and sites.
10. Reviews drawing for compliance to design standards.
11. Performs related duties as assigned by the Director.

Supervisory Responsibility
Full supervisory authority with direct and indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business Construction Science, Civil Engineering

3-5 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field

Preferred Licensure:
Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architect or Professional Engineer

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Strong grasp of project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Exceptional work effort and highly motivated.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be a logical thinker.
• Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems.
• Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Microsoft Office (365)

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

•No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Frequent- External imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online at msujobs.msstate.edu and complete a professional application with a resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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