This work unit is responsible for the development, design, planning, scheduling and management of facilities projects. These projects range from major new construction and large remodels to small projects designed to improve, repair or enhance existing campus facilities or systems.
Capital projects are funded courtesy of the Washington State Legislature.
Goals
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, faculty and the broader community.
- Consider accessibility as a priority in new construction and remodel projects.
- Provide project documentation for sharing information with the campus community, contractors, consultants and others.
- Continue to develop project management processes and skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with clients to define project scope, design criteria, programming, budget limitations and other considerations.
- Develop estimates, prepare specifications and provide construction drawings and documentation.
- Oversee architectural services as it relates to new construction, repair and maintenance of existing facilities.
- Ensure that campus standards, and state and federal building, plumbing, electrical, fire, accessibility, health and safety and similar codes are complied with in the design and construction phases of projects
- Provide schedules, post notifications and arrange for work group access
- Research products, create materials lists, obtain quotes, secure bids and draft purchase requisitions
- Review submittals from contractors, assist consultants, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
- Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, in-house construction staff and the campus community about the impact and progress of projects.
- Act as primary on-site construction coordinator and owner's representative on construction projects.
- Process change orders and coordinate various phases of a project with the different in-house work groups and outside contractors.
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures and maintain project records.
- Inspect ongoing and completed work, ensuring that project details are completed.
- Authorize payment for contracted services and closure of projects.
- Assist in future biennial capital program preparation and development.
- Provide computer software support, technological implementation and a variety of map, drawing, CAD and document management services.