Design/Architect Project Manager

Posted: 11/22/25
Deadline: 12/1/25
Salary: Starting annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$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.

PREFERRED 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.

Salary

Starting annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.

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 hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, Contact Information for 3 References