Senior Designer | Job Captain

Facilities Management | Planning, Design & Construction
Job #526160
First Review Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Open Until Filled

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(Job #526160) Administrative Analyst/Specialist II E, Designer, Facilities management | Planning, Design & Construction, Salary Range: $5,022 - $9,083 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a permanent, full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan position with a one-year probationary period in Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at (link removed)

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Director of Planning, Design & Construction, the Campus Architect and in collaboration with colleagues across the campus, the incumbent is responsible for planning, designing, developing construction documents, and coordinating the successful implementation of assigned projects; provision of services required to deliver the University's planning, design, and construction functions; and coordinating efforts involved with ensuring University and facility information is accurate and up to date. The incumbent creates project designs and plans for all phases of projects and coordinates building design consultants, trades, and agencies related to design while monitoring drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

75% Provides Services Required to Successfully Implement Minor Capital Projects including Repair, Maintenance and Alteration Projects

Work with department architectural and engineering professionals to develop and coordinate construction documents using AutoCAD to fully describe floor plans, site plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and details for diverse types of projects including new and renovation projects through all phases of design. Research materials and systems for use in the development of specifications.

Produces and/or coordinates the efforts of consultants in the production of programming documents, design documents and existing building condition reports for projects as assigned.

Develops and presents design and construction schedules in association with assigned projects. Coordinates schedules and communication with campus clients and Construction Administrator to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Prepares cost estimates or coordinates the efforts of cost estimating consultants for assigned projects at the schematic, developmental and permitting stage to ensure projected budgets remain within limitations as determined for the project. Develops and presents value engineering options should project exceed limitation.

Produces and/or coordinates the efforts of design consultants in production of schematic drawings for assigned projects in order to effectively communicate design elements to Facilities Management staff and project stakeholders.

Supports and/or coordinates efforts to facilitate design meetings including but not limited to taking meeting minutes, preparing presentation materials, coordinating meeting schedules and presenting information or leading meetings as assigned.

In coordination with the Director of Planning, Design & Construction, Campus Architect, and Facilities Management Staff, implements and coordinates design review for assigned projects including coordination with campus consultants where requested. Also leads efforts to consistently implement assigned project start up and close out procedures so as to ensure all work is completed properly.

Working with Facilities Management Staff and the Campus Community, coordinates discussions regarding assigned project scope of work and facilitates the design process for complex Facilities Management maintenance and repair-related work orders.

Review submittals for compliance with contract documents. Track and coordinate project submittals with consultants and staff reviews during project construction administration for in-house projects. Review and respond to RFI's from contractors and in-house trades.

As assigned, develops space solutions to increase space efficiency and satisfy user needs by leveraging CSU/Campus Design Standards, California Building Code and innovative approaches to re-arrangement and/or renovation.

Assists with development of RFP/RFQ documents and coordinates the procurement effort associated with professional design and engineering services and contracts in support of campus projects.

In coordination with the Director of Planning, Design & Construction and Campus Architect, develops the necessary documents in the application of regulatory approvals and other authorities having jurisdiction.

Coordinate design and provide the project management team support including taking field measurements, survey of existing conditions, research as built drawings, and create base drawings.

Provide special project support to Campus Administration as requested.

10% Coordinates Efforts to Ensure University Facility Information Remains Up-to-Date & Accurate & Provides Services Required to Implement the University's Planning & Design Functions

Within an approved organizational structure, maintains the University campus mapping system, utility infrastructure mapping, building floor plans, site plans, master plan and other related data including coordination with University space/facilities database information.

Supports updates of campus space information including building floor plans, various campus maps and occupancy data. Updates data as required based on modifications implemented and reported. Prepares documents for posting or submission as requested.

Supports analytic efforts to complete the annual submission of the University Space & Facilities Database information and Custodial & Farm Square Footage Report to the Chancellor's Office.

Supports development and maintenance of University design guidelines and product standards. This includes the development and recommendation of said guidelines and standards.

Maintains University facilities information within both a hard copy and electronic environment to include plans, drawings, specifications, warranties, surveys, reports and other information judged pertinent to the University's management of its facilities and property.

Supports Facilities Management in the specification and ordering of approved campus standard furnishings and equipment.

10% Provides General Analytical Support Necessary for the Functions Noted Above & General Assignments

Maintain records and retrieves data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.

Attends mandated University trainings (safety and other), meetings and other events during normal work hours and as requested.

Utilizes University electronic time management/absence reporting system as directed by supervisor.

Handles sensitive information and maintains confidentiality with Office staff, University departments, and external agencies.

May perform duties associated with emergency response functions in the event of an emergency (i.e., earthquake, fire, flood, etc.,)

5% Other duties as assigned

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