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PLANNER/DESIGNER/ESTIMATOR
Job Title: PLANNER/DESIGNER/ESTIMATOR
Job Code: 1788
FLSA: E
Job Level: 13
Revised Date:
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide planning and engineering services for construction, renovation and repairs programs by evaluating and preparing designs, specifications , and cost and feasibility estimations for proposed projects.
Work Performed
Review and evaluate project requests to determine feasibility and compatibility with existing facility plans.
Develop preliminary sketches and cost estimates on construction, repair, renovation and preventive maintenance projects; review preliminary sketches with customers making and suggesting modifications necessary to comply with existing facility plans and to meet customers needs.
Develop final drafts of drawings and sketches setting forth critical dimensions, layouts, existing and proposed mechanical and masonry installations; write material and workmanship specifications for projects to ensure compliance with planning and safety standards.
Prepare documents setting forth project specifications, bills of materials, man-hour projections, craft sequence, and quality and method standards to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
Define appropriate work sequence and lead time for the different craft classifications involved in a project to ensure efficient utilization of manpower.
Review and revise project specifications as changes are encountered to facilitate successful completion and obtain customers authorization for additional fund expenditure where applicable.
Provide technical guidance and direction to lower level personnel.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires an Associate's degree in Drafting, Architecture, Design or a related field to develop appropriate technical skills and analytical abilities.
Experience
Work requires five years of progressively responsible experience in drafting, architecture, design and/or project management to include job estimating and project programming.
A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Design may offset two years of required experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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