Planner Estimator - Plumbing Systems

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) is seeking a Plumbing and Mechanical Planner! The role of a Plumbing and Mechanical Planner is a critical part of the operations of the organization here at the University Park Campus; this position is accountable for the Maintenance Project work that supports the following building systems and supporting attributes: Potable Water, Fire Suppression, Sanitary systems, Safety Showers, and Roof Drain/ Storm Water.

Primary responsibilities include:

• View all requests for project planning. Review and screen for redundancy, necessity, completeness, and accuracy.

• Consult with clients, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate project scope, determine priority level, prepare sketches, take measurements as needed, determine shut down requirements and impact to other equipment, and check for safety hazards.

• Review and analyze design documents to develop time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

• Develop detailed work orders including prints, sketches, and specifications.

• Lead and plan multi-discipline work orders and projects for the following trades: heat and ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, sheet metal, water treatment, insulators, and abatement.

• Monitor and inspect the work in progress to assure that work is being performed as planned, and in compliance with safety codes and safety regulations.

• Oversee coordination of projects from inception to close out and update project progress activities in project data management systems.

• Encourage and seek process improvement initiatives; create efficiencies when possible.

OPP is part of Penn State's Finance and Business organization. As a member of Finance and Business, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other's differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.

Education and experience:

Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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