Estimator - Planner

Department Summary

Supporting the University's mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.
Position Summary

Under the general direction from the Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities Management - Maintenance and Alterations, manage cost estimating of new construction, develop project scopes, determine the order of operations for expediency and identify the kinds and amounts of materials required. Responsible for scope clarification and assembling pricing for projects while interacting with clients, architects, and trades to ensure work adequately reflects client's needs and is executed promptly within the project budget. Participate in the Disaster Initial Response Team.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Estimating Experience Minimum of 4 years (Required)

• Skill in: managing all administrative and technical aspects of construction and alteration projects in a campus/scientific/medical environment; preparing plans and specifications appropriate for competitive bidding process with particular emphasis on projects up to $50,000 construction cost. (Required)
• Working knowledge: of all phases of repair, construction and alteration work performed by skilled trades personnel to include knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials of the construction trades in general to organize work, evaluate progress, and complete projects. (Required)
• Knowledge of maintenance material ordering/supply. Demonstrated estimating knowledge and skills. (Required)
• Skill in: preparing scopes, sketches, mark ups, and cost estimates; reading and interpreting construction documents, including plans, schedules, specifications and budgets; writing concise, logical and grammatically correct correspondence and analytical reports. (Required)
• Ability to: schedule multi craft projects using a computerized scheduling system; exercise sound time management skills and control of projects and work proactively to mitigate delays, legal confrontations, budget problems and any additional complication that may jeopardize project or client confidence. (Required)
• Knowledge of: building codes, California Administrative Code (CAC), ADA, and Engineering Performance Standards (EPS). Substantial knowledge of the planning and estimating practices in physical plant environment. (Required)
• Ability to: communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in group setting to obtain information; explain policies, procedures, etc.; or persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action, etc. (Required)
• Ability to: work under fluctuating workload conditions with frequent interruptions, distractions and emergencies; work under adverse situations and conditions e.g. dirty, noisy etc. (Required)
• Skill in mathematical calculations sufficient to prepare budgets, estimates, reports and projects to monitor project costs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration general safety rules, equipment, clothing (PPE) and California Administrative Codes including Titles 19, 22, and 24, Joint Commission, ADA, and/ or OSHPD when overseeing construction projects. (Required)
• Working knowledge of IBM compatible microcomputers utilizing MS Office, Access, Excel, and computerized project maintenance system (Maximo) (Required)
• Ability to: coordinate between in house labor groups, including delegating smaller projects to in house labor groups; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• Construction Management Certification or equivalent (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:30PM
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other