Facilities Services Design Professional
Responsible for organization and communication of campus and user needs for use on capital projects which include new construction, major maintenance, demolition, and renovation. It also includes project management concerning the design and construction of in-house campus projects. This role ensures that facilities meet campus needs and standards to ensure functionality and maintainability. The Design Professional role provides consultation for all related activities of project estimates and management, design, renovation, and construction of campus sites and buildings.
Typical Functions
Typical functions are listed within the level descriptors below and are examples of work performed by positions in the level and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Some duties may overlap levels; however, the preponderance of the work will be assessed when assigning positions to the specific levels.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Listed below are the minimum requirements for this role. KSAs will become more advanced as the level increases and will vary depending on the requirements of the position.
- Knowledge of concepts in areas of expertise, and construction materials and design process.
- Knowledge of functional requirements of space and operations.
- Knowledge of current design computer programs.
- Knowledge of design principles consistent with professional standards.
- Knowledge of the construction project lifecycle.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to understand user needs and explain/represent that to design teams.
- Ability to provide accurate estimates.
Level Descriptions
Facilities Services Design Professional – Construction Project Management
- Provides time, cost, material, and labor estimates and re-estimates for projects.
- Manages construction projects.
- Collaborates with departmental personnel, vendors, engineers, and architects to determine the specifications of the projects.
- Reviews project design and construction plans and provides recommendations.
- Determines resource and/or material requirements to complete projects.
- Creates reports on project site status.
- Determines resource requirements and provides work direction to skilled trade crews and outside contractors.
- Resolves problems during construction project.
- Tracks projects for budget, timeline, and quality control.
- Ensures that all relevant codes, regulations, and safety precautions are followed.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical or construction related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Certification or licensure in relevant area preferred (i.e. project management, construction management).
Market Range: MR09
Facilities Services Design Professional 1
- Participates and provides input in design and construction project plans.
- Reviews assigned sections of plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with campus standards.
- Performs site observations of ongoing construction projects.
- Creates reports on project site status.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, and interior design and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Appropriate licensure in functional area (i.e. licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer) preferred.
Market Range: MR10
Facilities Services Design Professional 2
- Provides project management, schedule, and budget oversight for construction projects.
- Performs site observations and reports the status of ongoing construction projects.
- Determines appropriate resolutions to areas of concern.
- Reviews design drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with campus standards.
- Creates campus standards for areas of technical competence.
- Participates in conceptualizing estimates and scheduling potential future projects.
- Assists with program documents for future projects.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Appropriate licensure in functional area (i.e. licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer) preferred.
Market Range: MR12
Facilities Services Design Professional 3
- Coordinates and provides project management oversight and contract administration for construction projects.
- Reviews design drawings and coordinates building support team review.
- Creates campus standards for areas of expertise.
- Performs site observations of ongoing construction projects.
- Creates conceptual estimates and schedules for potential future projects.
- Creates program documents for future projects.
- Contributes to campus and master planning.
- Mentors less experienced professionals.
- Solves problems in the field by managing construction problems or conflicts.
- Utilizes extensive interdisciplinary knowledge to manage programs and projects.
- Leads and influences campus planning, design meetings, and master planning.
- Prepares project and funding documentation and negotiates approval with university officials.
Education/Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
Appropriate licensure in functional area (i.e. licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer) preferred.
Market Range: MR14
Effective Date: January 4, 2021
