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Mechanical Designers plan and design the layout for various systems. Designers interact with clients to gather design requirements, specifications, and budgets for assigned projects, and are responsible for leading multi-discipline design teams specializing in assigned areas and assets. Designer responsibilities also include investigating, evaluating, and creating design solutions to ensure standards are safely met and to prolong the longevity of University’s property/systems; leading teams and providing support on construction projects from inception through construction to close out; interacting and collaborating with project managers, occupants/users, department heads, asset team members and design team members in accomplishing University and organizational goals.

• Develop designs for in-house projects
• Serve as a point of contact with design consultants
• Assist in the establishment and enforcement of standards and design quality for the long-term goals and interests of the University
• Guide the design process and collaborate with architects and building users to establish design direction for projects
• Work with University customers and consultants in the development and design of projects of every scope
• Perform life-cycle cost comparisons and other cost-based analyses for multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team
• Advise on policy and cost implications as well as state and federal requirements relating to safety, building/ fire codes, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other relevant state or federal agency standards
• Lead/participate on University committees
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00