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Staff

Kim Oatman, P.E., L.S., Director

(270) 809-4387

Pete Reyna, Senior Project Manager

(270) 809-3990

David D. Brickeen, Project Manager

(270) 809-4390

Jason Youngblood, Engineering Technician & CADD Coordinator

(270) 809-6859

Matt Whittenberg, Engineering Technician

(270) 809-4410

Liz Anderson, Administrative Secretary

(270) 809-3992

Murray State University

615 Gilbert Graves Drive, Murray, KY 42071

(270) 809-3992      (270) 809-3995 Fax

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Purpose
Facilities Design and Construction provides the following services:

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Estimating
• Design Construction Staking
• Construction Management and Administration
• Surveying
• Drafting

The primary task of Facilities Design and Construction is to assist and support the operations of the Chief Facilities Officer Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and all other Facilities Management groups for the implementation of the following:

• Architectural renovations and additions
• Infrastructure repairs and modifications
• New construction
• Planning, design, cost analysis and feasibility studies for projects
• Construction management and administration on all renovation and new construction projects
• On some projects, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering and other consulting services are procured from outside sources. When services are outsourced Facilities Design and Construction administers and coordinates these contracts and activities.

Renovations/Reconstruction/Capital Construction
The Department for Facilities Management has the capability to plan and carry out all renovation requirements for all University facilities. There are several different classes of renovation/reconstruction/capital construction projects. The classes are as follows:

Minor Renovation/Reconstruction
Less than $500 -- does not require a Renovation Request form. Work will be accomplished by in-house work order. Over $500 and less than $10,000 with no significant change in building use -- requires Completion of a Renovation Request form; work will generally be accomplished in-house; Facilities Management can obtain three bids for outsourced services.

Major Renovation/Reconstruction
Over $500 and Less than $10,000 with significant change in building use -- requires Completion of a Renovation Request form; work will generally be accomplished in-house; Facilities Management can obtain three bids for outsourced services. Over $10,000 and Less than $50,000--requires completion of a Renovation Request form; consulting and construction work will generally be outsourced; Procurement Services administers construction bidding process.

Capital Construction Projects
Any new Construction Projects--require completion of a Capital Construction Project Request form; work will be accomplished in-house and/or outsourced. Any Renovation/Reconstruction Project Over $50,000--requires completion of a Capital Construction Project Request form; consulting and construction work will generally be outsourced; Procurement Services administers construction bidding process.

* * In some cases, a certain amount of planning and estimating will be required to determine the class project. Facilities Design and Construction can help with this.

Projects of Note:

• New Lee Clark College was completed on schedule for beginning of Fall 2007 semester.
• Planning has begun for the new Richmond College scheduled to open in Fall 2009.
• New Public Safety Building is in the bidding phase, planned completion is Fall 2008.
• Science Complex Clock Tower was substantially completed for Jones dedication ceremony.
• Biology Second Floor was completed for Fall 2007 semester.