Planner/Estimator

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Planner/Estimator. The person applying should possess four years of experience in the building construction trades or in building construction.

Starting rate of pay is $25.79 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Pay may be increased dependent on applicants' qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited too:

• Contract Development and Monitoring

• Oversee contractors and contract workers

• Adheres to all federal, state, local, campus, and department safety regulations during the performance of assigned duties

• Plan, price, and order materials necessary for repairs using proper facility purchasing rules/regulations

• Assists other trades as needed

You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the offering rate. Experience not listed will not be considered.

• This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

• Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/16364

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience in the building construction trades or in building construction.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A baccalaureate degree in architecture, engineering, industrial arts, or construction management will substitute for three years of the required experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A baccalaureate degree in architecture, engineering, industrial arts, or construction management may be substituted for two years of the general and one year of the journeyman experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

NOTE:

Custodial building maintenance is not qualifying.

Function of Work:

To plan, estimate, and schedule several large, overlapping maintenance or construction programs at a large state agency.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a Planner/Estimator Supervisor, Hospital Maintenance Director 2 or 3 or Extended Care and Facility Maintenance Director 3 or 4.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over skilled tradesmen or foremen as projects indicate.

Location of Work:

May be used by large state agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from trades and crafts jobs by independent coordination and planning for multi-craft plans, specifications, and projects.Processes requests for maintenance, construction, and renovation of agency facilities, requiring work by skilled craftsmen as well as other workers.

Meets with requester to discuss proposed project and any options or complications.

Conducts field inspection of proposed project site, if necessary, and prepares an estimate package including drawings, material lists, manpower projections, cost analysis and, if required, a detailed list of all work to be performed.

Generates materials requisitions to expedite project including specifications for bids.

Discusses project work requirements with foremen and/or draftsmen involved in project.

Determines scheduling order of project work to assure that crafts involved are called upon to perform their portion of the job in the proper sequence.

Inspects work in progress and upon completion to assure conformance with specifications.

Maintains detailed records of planning/estimating activity and project progress.

Prepares reports as necessary on maintenance planning/estimating activities.