Senior Planner / Estimator / Scheduler
Location : San José
Categories : Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time
Job Summary
The Senior Planner / Estimator / Scheduler provides primary oversight of Maintenance and Operations work schedules, backlogs, and Preventive Maintenance work.
Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing the Fee-for-Service process, ensuring it is followed and coordinated appropriately for timely chargeback of completed work.
This position is also to develop and update a maintenance task cost library for estimating. This position is expected to coordinate efforts with those of Maintenance and Operations Managers, Supervisors, Facility Project Supervisors and the Technology System Specialist to ensure work is scheduled, executed and tracked appropriately in the Computer Maintenance Management Systems (TMA).
The Administrative Services unit of Facilities Development & Operations provides services to a University campus spread across nine sites comprised of +150 acres, 81 buildings, and more than seven million gross square feet.
Maintenance & Operations employees approximately 250 full time permanent staff and up to an additional nine part time, seasonal, or contract staff.
In FY20-21, the assigned operating budget for the unit is $49 million not including funds associated with purchased utilities or maintenance and repair projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the planning and scheduling of M&O staff 30, 60 and 90 day schedule to include skilled trades, at the shop and technician level, coordinating with Facility Project Supervisors to establish Shop and Technician daily schedules
Prepares and coordinates maintenance work estimates and work schedules, and sequences work requirements
Monitors and reports status on work in progress
Ensures appropriate estimates of labor and materials are provided for all work orders
Coordinates with Facility Project Supervisors to develop schedules of the various maintenance and service functions with one or more groups or crews of multi-skilled trades
Prepares, delivers and reconciles cost estimates for campus customers requesting Fee-for-Service work
Coordinates with Facility Project Supervisors to establish Project Numbers, Work Orders, Estimates, Work Schedules, Permit Applications, and ensures paperwork is processed and approvals are obtained
Tracks status of Fee-for-Service work to ensure schedules and budgets are adhered to, ensures established procedures are followed, approvals are received in a timely manner and required forms are utilized
Reviews final Fee-for-Service Costs and reconciles upon completion prior to submitting to FD&O Budget Analyst for final chargeback
Oversees and implements a Multi-Year 52 Week Preventive Maintenance program that fulfills the requirements mandated by the CSU and local and state regulatory agencies
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of computer software such as CMMS, Spreadsheets (MS Excel), Work Processing (MS Word), Project Management Software (MS Project), and Email
Thorough knowledge of building materials, costing procedures and the sequential methods of modern construction practices so that various crafts are brought onto the project at the proper time to assure continuous progress toward completion
Knowledge of the time required for performing various segments of construction and maintenance work
General knowledge of job design and work sequencing related to construction projects
Ability to determine and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects
General knowledge of budgeting procedures and ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position
General knowledge of the requirements for proper maintenance of mechanical equipment
Ability to read, understand and utilize technical information and parts lists
Ability to ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems, and to prepare reports
Ability to motivate and lead the work of others
Ability to work effectively with all levels of university personnel
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the position
Required Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college in engineering, architecture, business management, plant management, industrial technology or public administration.
Up to four years of applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Three years’ experience in a staff or supervisory capacity in plant operations administration or the construction industry, including experience in design, plan analysis and estimating for multiple trade projects
Preferred Qualifications
Equivalent of four-year college degree in Facilities Management or Construction Management
Previous experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System consisting of work orders, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, deferred maintenance, work scheduling, and contract management is desired
Four years journey level experience in one or more building or mechanical craft trades
Compensation
Classification : Senior Planner / Estimator / Scheduler
Anticipated Hiring Range : up to $6,867 / month
Salary Range : $4,128 / month - $7,468 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
