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Facilities Design

The Facilities Designer provides support for and participates in the planning, documentation and design processes for physical development at the University including site development, building planning and design of new and renovated facilities in all University locations; leads and/or participates in the development of in-house architectural and engineering designs for projects of varying scope; reviews architectural and engineering designs and construction documents prepared by outside consultants; assists in the formulation and enforcement of design standards, leads and/or participates in feasibility studies for future projects; performs construction administration duties; leads and/or assists in the preparation of graphic presentations; coordinates zoning, building permitting, and other issues of common interest with community representatives; works under the direct supervision of staff architects, engineers or others associated with facility management.

• Lead the development of discipline specific project designs; formulate design standards
• Participate in feasibility studies and site selection for projects
• Coordinate issues of zoning and common interest with neighboring communities and municipalities
• Perform system design specifications within field of expertise (lighting, roofing, elevator, hardware, plumbing, fire protection systems, etc.) under the supervision of a registered professional within that discipline
• Review outside designs within the field of expertise to evaluate conformance with University Design and Construction Standards
• Prepare, update, and modify various drawings and computer graphic displays from information provided or gathered; perform Computer Aided Design (CAD) in accordance with specified CAD standards in support of project design effort
• Implement current and new state and federal requirements relating to safety requirements, building and fire codes, rules, regulations and specifications, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other relevant state or federal agencies
• Perform life cycle cost comparisons and other cost-based analyses within the field of expertise
• Estimate costs for projects, develop project approval forms, write construction letters, specifications, purchase orders, and prepare documents for bidding packages
• Check job conditions for projects under construction or design to gather data and information related to project or design scope; obtain measurements and site data and check project progress
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00