Design Project Manager

Society for College and University Planning; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kirksville, Missouri, is seeking a Design Project Manager to provide architectural services and manage design projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design and four years of related experience. Responsibilities include advising on facility alterations, managing renovation projects, and ensuring compliance with codes. This position offers a starting salary range of $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design, or equivalent education and experience.
• Four years experience in a professional architectural or interior design area.
• Demonstrated communication skills: verbal, written, and visual.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional architectural and/or interior design services and project management.
• Advise and assist campus constituencies on physical facilities alterations.
• Manage developments and designs of renovations projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design

Job description

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Posted: 9/3/25 Deadline: Salary: Starting annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.

About This Organization

Truman State University

Job Duties

The Design Project Manager will provide professional architectural and/or interior design services and project management for design and construction projects. Specific duties will include:

• Advise and assist campus constituencies on alterations and improvements of physical facilities.
• Manage the development and design of renovations projects, program and planning studies, campus master plans, and facilities development studies.
• Provide project consultants with design guidance and direction to ensure planning and design efforts meet institutional requirements and standards.
• Ensure project designs are in compliance with the campus environment and meet historical, aesthetic, and functional requirements.
• Ensure designs meet applicable building and life safety codes.
• Review and approve final plans and specifications prepared by project consultants.
• Develop and maintain University interior design standards and guidelines.
• Provide professional guidance in the preparation and/or presentation of requests for action to the Facilities Committee, and other administrative groups as required.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Four years experience in a professional architectural or interior design area.
• Demonstrated communication skills: verbal, written, and visual.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• A Professional architect’s or interior design license.
• Evidence of knowledge of construction contracts, administrative procedures/methods, and contractual responsibilities.
• Broad professional experience and expertise in all aspects of project management including field observation of projects.
• Proficient with technologies used in contemporary interior design and architectural practice.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of all disciplines related to project design and development.

Kirksville, Missouri

Other Info

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or [e-mail].

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover letter, transcripts