Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

The first date of consideration is August 7, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcript required at time of hire.

Position Title - Assistant Project Manager

Work Location - Springfield Campus

Department - Planning Design & Construction

HR Home Department - 060115 PLANNING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Pay Grade - 43

Proposed Salary - $46,528 - $52,270

Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type - Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt - Exempt

General Function - The Assistant Project Manager assists other departmental staff in the development and execution of projects and manages smaller or less complex projects. The Assistant Project Manager assists with the development of building programs and in the development of presentations, including creating graphics and architectural renderings. The Assistant Project Manager assists in creating contract documents, including drawings and specifications for competitive bidding. The Assistant Project Manager assists in the management of ongoing construction. The Assistant Project Manager assists in the maintenance of standards by working with others in the department to develop standard details and specifications that may be incorporated into projects. The Assistant Project Manager researches and compiles building data for use by the University, stays current with the software used in the department, and assists in the development of the campus master plan.

Description of Primary Duties - The Assistant Project Manager assists other departmental staff in the development and execution of projects and manages smaller or less complex projects. The Assistant Project Manager assists with the development of building programs and in the development of presentations, including creating graphics and architectural renderings. The Assistant Project Manager assists in creating contract documents, including drawings and specifications for competitive bidding. The Assistant Project Manager assists in the management of ongoing construction. The Assistant Project Manager assists in the maintenance of standards by working with others in the department to develop standard details and specifications that may be incorporated into projects. The Assistant Project Manager researches and compiles building data for use by the University, stays current with the software used in the department, and assists in the development of the campus master plan.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - Education: A Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, construction technology, interior design, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements. Experience: No prior work experience is required. Skills: The ability to prepare renderings and graphics in various forms of media in order to adequately convey the concepts of projects or prepare representations of expected final constructed results is required. The ability to prepare contract documents, including plans and specifications, and to read and interpret contract documents is required. The ability to proficiently manipulate graphics software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop or similar programs to achieve desired results is required. The ability to effectively use spreadsheets, word processing, and similar computing systems is required. Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are required. Effort: The ability to move throughout the campus on foot, including climbing ladders and/or stairs on construction sites or in University facilities, is required. Other: The scope of the job frequently requires working in the evenings and on weekends, particularly during the progress of construction projects.