A&E INFO
GOALS & OBJECTIVES - 2023 BIENNIUM
GOAL
Provide service based on current standards, best practices, and fiscal sustainability.
OBJECTIVES
- Draft and oversee contracts, following statutes and regulations, for design and construction of capital projects.
- Review appropriations annually to ensure authority is reverted to the appropriate fund balance in a timely manner.
- Provide agencies with essential and timely project budget information for agency monitoring and fiscal reporting requirements.
- Present to the legislature a single, comprehensive, and prioritized plan for capital construction.
GOAL
Emphasize efficiency, reliability, transparency, and leadership.
OBJECTIVES
- Complete construction projects within the time allotted in the contract and within the authorized budget.
- Advise the legislative and executive branches on the status of the Long-Range Building Program projects.
- Deliver buildings that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, affordable to maintain, and comply with current codes and standards.
- Advise on the funding levels necessary to maintain reasonable condition of state-owned facilities.
GOAL
Build and maintain relationships to support effective government.
OBJECTIVE
- Use a team-based, collaborative approach with agencies, architects/engineers, and contractors to maximize communication and efficiency in the implementation of projects.
IT GOALS
- Increase operational effectiveness and efficiency; continue to reduce analog and manual functions
- Promote the transparent and responsible management of public funds
- Enhance the availability of timely information for better decision-making; reduce the time lag between requests and responses
- Advance facility analysis, database, capital planning, and project management
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING DIVISION
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
406-444-3104 Main Number
406-444-3399 Fax Number
ADMINISTRATION
- Director, Department of Administration: Misty Ann Giles
- Administrator, A&E Division: Russ Katherman
- Design Engineering Manager: Marina Little
- Contracts & Construction Engineering Manager: Bob Warfle
- Financial Operations Supervisor: Janelle McBreen
PLANNING
- Planning Manager: Randy Stephens
- Facility Assessment Coordinator: Steve Faherty
DESIGN
- Architect: Paul Blumenthal
- Architect: Rick Hilmes
- Mechanical Engineer: Mark Hines
- Project Manager: Reedie Spencer
- Project Manager: Vacant
CONSTRUCTION
- Construction Manager: Chris Ames
- Construction Manager: Cody Mitchell
- Construction Manager: Kledia Colenso
- Construction Manager: Vacant
SUPPORT
- Accountant: Sharon Tobol
- Accountant: Emily Batson
- Administrative Support: Kevin Kent