ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
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Title
Project Coordinator, Architecture
Project Manager, Architecture
Senior Project Manager, Architecture
Essential Function: Light Work
Range
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Description: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires walking or standing
to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Project Coordinator for Architecture are
responsible for development, coordination, and management of assigned small to large
architectural projects and contracts to be completed in accordance with University and
construction standards. The positions vary in area of expertise, size, cost, and complexity of
projects assigned. The positions report to the Director of Construction Management.
Range 2 - Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating small architectural projects for new
construction, renovations, and remodel projects and for assisting the updates of campus design
and construction standards. Projects must meet campus standards and the campus master
plan; conducting planning reviews; coordinating contracts for the Contractor; and designing and
directing small campus projects.
Range 3 - Project Manager (in addition to above R2)
The Project Manager is responsible for directing architectural projects for new construction,
renovations, and remodel projects, updating and maintaining the campus design and
construction standards. The Project Manager ensures projects meet campus standards and the
campus master plan; conducts planning reviews; manages the contract for the Design
Consultant Team and contract for the Contractor; designs and directs small to medium campus
projects; and providing updates and maintaining the campus design and construction standards.
The incumbent is responsible for the management of the Campus ADA Transition Plan, barrier
removals or water rights issues.
Range 4 - Senior Project Manager (in addition to above R3)
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the development, coordination and management of
multi-million dollar construction projects for the University. The position is responsible for project
management to include creating architectural plans; developing and maintaining cost estimates;
providing detailed plan checking and review; and providing necessary bid documents and
construction administration. When outside services are utilized the Senior Project Manager
initiates and prepares professional service contracts for private architectural and engineering firms,
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and contractors to design and construct projects and capital improvements per university
requirements. The incumbent is a resource for resolving problems and/or providing clarification to
contract documents and building requirements.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
Range 2 - Project Coordinator
70% - Project Coordination
 Coordinate various projects involving departments, outside architectural firms and
vendors
 Participate in project meetings with departments, contractors, vendors, and outside
design firms
 Insure that nonconformance with plans and quality of work situations are addressed with
contractors and appropriate remedies are implemented
 Assist with preparation and administration of contracts for consultants, contractors and
outside vendors
 Coordinate work with out-sourced architectural consultants
 Assist with preparation of bidding information, evaluate and award contracts
 Conduct preliminary inspections and close-out completed projects
 Assist the review and processing of change orders, requests for information, and general
construction correspondence to insure project schedule is met
 Assist in securing project close out documentation
30% - Architectural Design
 Meet with departments, deans, and chairs to assist with project cost estimates, plans,
specifications and other information regarding architectural design, bidding, and
construction management
Range 3 - Project Manager (in addition to above R2)
70% - Project Management
 Manage multiple projects involving departments, outside architectural firms and
vendors
 Conduct project meetings with departments, contractors, vendors, and outside design
firms
 Prepare and administer contracts for consultants, contractors and outside vendors
 Manage out-sourced architectural consultants
 Manage consultant contract negotiations and selection processes
 Prepare bidding information, evaluate and award contracts
 Conduct final inspections and close-out completed projects
30% - Architectural Design
 Meet with departments, deans, and chairs to assist with project cost estimates, plans,
specifications and other information regarding architectural design, bidding, and
construction management
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Incumbent may be assigned any or all of the following responsibilities under R3:
ADA Compliance
 Provide ADA Design Consulting services for all the construction and renovation projects
the Facilities Services Project Managers and Construction Coordinators manage
 Provide research and support for departmental ADA and ADA Transition Plan
presentations
 Update the Campus ADA transition Plan as projects are completed and advise Senior
Director of Planning and Construction Services and the Director of Construction
Management on the Campus Transition Plan
 Work with the Senior Director of Planning and Construction Services and the Director of
Construction Management to provide recommendations regarding yearly planning for
campus ADA improvements
 Review and provide recommendations to the Facilities Maintenance staff regarding
elevator standards, elevator safety, and ADA access requirements to elevators
 Assist in preparation of construction documents and contract management for ADA
compliance and elevator modification/upgrade projects
 Establish/develop campus elevator standards and construction parameters
 Revise, maintain and update annually the web based University of Nevada, Reno
Design and Construction Standards regarding all standards and specifications
associated with ADA compliance
Water Rights Management
 Provide Water Rights and Transfer Consulting Services for all the construction and
renovation projects managed by the Facilities Services Project Managers and
Construction Coordinators
 Provide research and support for departmental TMWA Coordination, Water Rights
Calculations, and Meter Funding Research presentations.
 Keep current Campus Water Rights Plan as projects are completed and advise Senior
Director of Planning and Construction Services and the Director of Construction
Management on the Campus Water Rights Planning.
 Work with the Senior Director of Planning and Construction Services and the Director of
Construction Management to provide recommendations regarding yearly planning for
campus water rights/transfer processes.
 Provide review and make recommendations to the Facilities Services staff regarding
TMWA coordination, water rights transfers & calculations, meter funding and project
budgeting for water rights.
 Assist in the review and preparation of construction documents and contract
management for TMWA & University Standards for backflow when connecting to TMWA
water system.
 Establish or develop campus water backflow standards and construction parameters.
Revise, maintain and update yearly the web based UNR Design and Construction
Standards regarding all standards and specifications.
Range 4 - Senior Project Manager (in addition to above R3):
70% - Project Management
 Manage multiple large scale construction projects over $1 million dollars involving
outside architectural design firms, general contractors, vendors and state agencies
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Conduct daily site visits to the project to review progress and ensure compliance with
design documents.
Coordinate outside private architectural and engineering firms who provide design for
major construction projects.
Plan and track capital improvement programs and deferred maintenance programs, as
well as other construction and maintenance improvement planning programs.
Interpret and enforce building codes and ordinances.
Act as liaison between State Public Works Division, State inspectors, campus inspectors
and construction teams to administer the daily field report.
30% - Architectural Design
 Provide detailed architectural design and analysis for campus renovations and capital
improvement projects requiring plans and specifications
 Create complex architectural plans and specifications for institutional facilities including
knowledge of life safety codes and zoning requirements
 Develop cost estimates for assigned projects
 Meet with campus departments to review scope and provide project cost estimates
 Meet with departments, deans, and chairs to review scope of work, assist with project
cost estimates, plans, specifications and other information regarding architectural
design, bidding, and construction management, and ensure scope complies with
campus standards
 Provide design and plan review
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Project Coordinator (R2) coordinates lower level architectural and renovation projects on
campus during the planning, design and construction phases of a project. The position works
within a framework of prescribed procedures or oversight and work is checked by supervisor.
The Project Manager (R3) acts as the University’s Representative/Owner for new construction and
renovation projects and manages ADA or water rights documentation for projects on campus
during the planning, design and construction phases of a project. The position acts independently
and makes critical decisions with minimal input from senior level administration. The incumbent
makes judgments over design and construction projects (small to medium in size) associated
with ADA projects and/or submittal of water rights applications and planning procedures that
involve public buildings and the University’s master plan. The individual is responsible for
directing and relaying information to departments, agencies, contractors and design specialists
and is accountable for all aspects of project guidelines requiring the application of a wide range
of design and architectural principles. The position is responsible for making decisions and
determinations on work priorities, standards, function, design, techniques, and guidelines.
The Senior Project Manager (R4) acts as the University’s Representative/Owner for all phases of
construction projects and requires the ability to act independently and make critical decisions while
routinely reporting to senior level administration. The incumbent makes judgments over major
design projects that involve public buildings and the University’s master plan.
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4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
When standards and techniques are not applicable, the Project Coordinator (R2) must consult
with the supervisor. When standards and techniques are not applicable, the Project Manager
(R3) must use independent judgment and personal technical knowledge and ingenuity to
complete the project. The Senior Project Manager (R3) consults with the supervisor on longrange projects and department goals. The higher level positions must have the ability to act
independently and make critical decisions while routinely reporting to senior level administration
and to make judgments over major design projects that involve public buildings and the
University’s master plan. When difficulties are encountered in resolving a significant
construction issue, the Director of Construction Management, Senior Director of Planning and
Construction, and/or the AVP, Facilities Services are consulted.
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Range 2:
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Two years of relevant work experience
Master’s Degree
One year of relevant work experience
Relevant Experience: as a project coordinator for small construction projects
Certification and Licensure:
 Nevada Class C or higher Operators license
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Occasional evenings and weekends required in support of the operational
schedule
 May require travel on a limited basis
Range 3:
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Four years of related professional experience
Master’s Degree
Two years of related professional experience
Relevant Experience: Of progressively responsible experience as a project
manager for small to medium construction projects
Certification and Licensure:
 Nevada Class C or higher Operators license
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Occasional evenings and weekends required in support of the operational
schedule
 May require travel on a limited basis
Range 4:
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Five years of related professional experience
Master’s Degree
Three years of related professional experience
Relevant Experience: Of progressively responsible experience as a project
manager for large, complex, major construction projects
Certification and Licensure:
 Nevada Class C or higher Operators license
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Must be licensed, or ability to obtain licenses within six months of appointment,
by the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Residential
Design to practice architecture or interior design in the State of Nevada
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Occasional evenings and weekends required in support of the operational
schedule
 May require travel on a limited basis
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Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of (varies according to assigned specialty area):
Range 2 - Project Coordinator
 State of Nevada Architectural rules and guidelines
 Construction techniques and means and methods procedures for construction in the field
 Architecture, construction administration and construction terminology
 Construction contracts, architectural and engineering contracts, bidding requirements,
and the construction process
 Architectural project coordination
Range 3 - Project Manager (in addition to above R2)
 All international, state and local building and safety codes
 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations
 State and local Water Master Office’s submittal applications, processes, and
documentation formwork
 University design procedures and guidelines
 Planning and design principles and practices
 Human resource and purchasing policies and procedures
Range 4 (in addition to above R3):
 All aspects of complex architectural, civil and structural design; detailed understanding of
mechanical and electrical systems
 How to concurrently manage numerous design and construction projects in the multimillion dollar range
Skills:
Range 2 - Project Coordinator
 Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication in order to communicate to
Campus Departments, Facilities Project Managers, planning and design consultants to
oversee the development of planning documents
 Training in the use of computer aided drafting software, (AutoCAD)
 Effective decision-making and analytical skills
Range 3 - Project Manager (in addition to above R2)
 Project management
 Budget management
Range 4 (in addition to above R3):
 Develop consultant and contractor requests for qualifications and proposal language
 Effective understanding of project accounting processes (particularly soft-funded
projects dealing with furniture, fixtures and equipment budgets)
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Ability to:
Range 2 - Project Coordinator
 Communicate both verbal and written directions to facilitate all aspects of construction
coordination using proper construction terminology plus understand, interpret, and
develop contractual language regarding scope of work and formalized policies,
guidelines, rules, and regulations
 Interact effectively with faculty, administrative staff and other employees at all levels of
responsibility
Range 3 - Project Manager (in addition to above R2)
 Manage multiple small-to-medium size design and construction projects in the range
from hundreds of thousands of dollars up to and exceeding a million dollars
 Act as primary University contact for information regarding project status
 Utilize constructive problem solving techniques regarding design and construction issues
 Learn and apply the University’s Design Procedures and Guidelines
Range 4 (in addition to above R3):
 Concurrently manage numerous design and construction projects in the multi-million
dollar range
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