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