Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate duties of assigned planning staff including architectural planners and planner/historic preservation officer.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of F&S Planning, Design & Construction policies and procedures related to project planning and capital project development.
• Provides support and interpretation of the current updated campus master plan and all associated Urbana campus plans.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of University of Illinois Campus Administrative Manual and other related policies and procedures associated with the management of campus facilities and landscapes.
• Determines pre-planning scope requirements including the need for feasibility or conceptualization studies of campus projects. Coordinates and determines the scope and feasibility of projects. Assists with the creation and approval process of projects in established project management programs.
• Assist with the review and approval process of professional services agreements developed by assigned planning staff
• As a part of new staff training, manage, review, and coordinate updates to the Project Management Manual used by Planning, Design & Construction staff.
• Assist campus clients/user groups (Colleges, Departments, etc.) in determining and coordinating the needs for new projects or renovations.
• Determines, compiles, and reconciles project budgets with input from all pertinent parties for such projects.
• Coordinates and participates in the selection of professional services consultants including the retainer program. Assists in the preparation of the professional services scope required for each project.
• Attends all project meetings as the campus representative on assigned projects through Design Development.
• Develops periodic status reports for assigned projects.
• Provides architectural design assistance and interpretation to the Planning, Design & Construction staff and campus partners.
• Acts as consultant to Project Management for client requested change orders and professional services consultant amendments during design and construction
• Serves on campus committees as assigned by the Associate Director of Project Planning including Architectural Review Committee
• May coordinate campus space management, campus lease and property management, and coordinate campus storage program. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Project Planning. Support the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities & Services.