Planning, Design & Construction

The Office of Planning, Design & Construction is responsible for the development of the physical environment on campus. This responsibility starts with the development of the long-range master plans and visioning guides for all campuses of the Missouri State University system and continues through the development and completion of construction projects. In everything we do, we work to build a better Missouri State.

Have you met Eric Easter? He's one of our new Assistant Project Managers!

Below is a short survey for you to get to know him better.

What are you looking forward to in your new position?

Working on great projects that enhance visitor experiences at Missouri State University.

If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?

My Grandmothers; they both passed away before I was born.

What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

Anything by Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton, 90s Country, and 80s Rock.

What is something you would like to learn how to do?

Auto mechanics.

What is your favorite quote and book?

Quote: "In the end...we only regret the chances we didn't take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make" – Lewis Carroll. Book: Fielder's Choice by Rick Norman.

Have you met Shanon Mitchell? She's one of our new Project Managers!

Below is a short survey for you to get to know her better.

What are you looking forward to in your new position?

The environment, culture, involvement, growth, diversity, and being part of a great team.

If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?

Elton John

What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

"Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog, "Windfall" by SonVolt, "The Perfect Space" by The Avett Brothers, "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan, and "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson.

What is something you would like to learn how to do?

A headstand and skeet shooting

What is your favorite quote and book?

Quote: "The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times". Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Legislation (HB 1729) passed by the Missouri General Assembly and signed by the Governor becomes effective August 28, 2018. This new law makes several changes to Missouri's prevailing wage system. Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate for public works projects in Missouri valued over $75,000. This law applies to all public works projects constructed by or on behalf of state and local public bodies.

The rates must be incorporated into contract specifications for all public works jobs. This is the minimum wage rate required for the project. Employees are free to bargain for a higher rate of pay. Employers are free to pay a higher rate of pay. The prevailing wage rate differs by county and for different types of work.

For more information regarding the changes to Prevailing Wage, visit the Missouri Department of Labor.