Construction and Planning Specialist

Job ID: 319609

Department

SPACE MANAGEMENT (BL-SPAC-IUBLA)

Department
Information

The Office of Space Planning provides strategic and thoughtful planning for how space owned and leased by Indiana
University is used.

Applying the most efficient management, utilization, and space programming processes allows Space Planning to
achieve the best use, functionality, and organization of space to meet university goals and the objectives of both current and proposed
facilities.

The Cost Estimator is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining construction cost estimates to support the
University’s capital planning, renovation, and new construction initiatives. This position provides independent cost analysis during the
planning and pre-construction phases of projects to support informed decision-making regarding scope, feasibility, and budget
development.

Working within the Office of Planning, the Cost Estimator collaborates with campus stakeholders, architects, engineers,
and project managers to evaluate project scope and prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates. The role supports the University’s
capital planning process by providing reliable cost data, cost modeling, and value analysis to ensure projects align with institutional
priorities and financial parameters.

The Cost Estimator serves as a technical resource to university leadership and project teams by
providing objective cost information throughout project development and assisting in the review of design consultant and contractor
estimates.

Job Summary

The Office of Space Planning provides strategic and thoughtful planning for how space owned
and leased by Indiana University is used. Applying the most efficient management, utilization, and space programming processes allows Space
Planning to achieve the best use, functionality, and organization of space to meet university goals and the objectives of both current and
proposed facilities.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Reports to the Executive Director of the Office of
  Planning (or designated senior planning leadership) and works closely with Capital Projects, Facilities Operations, design consultants, and
  campus stakeholders.
• Develops and implements standardized cost estimating procedures and best practices across the Office of
  Planning, Capital Projects, and Facilities.
• Improves financial stewardship by producing reliable estimates throughout all project
  phases, supporting proactive budget management and informed leadership decisions.
• Reduces dependency on external consultants for
  routine and preliminary estimates, resulting in cost savings and faster project response times.
• Provides market analysis and
  benchmarking related to labor, materials, and regional construction trends to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Supports strategic
  capital planning by supplying leadership with dependable cost data for project feasibility evaluations and investment
  prioritization.
• Enhances coordination among Planning, Facilities, Procurement, and campus stakeholders to align project scope,
  assumptions, and financial expectations.

General Responsibilities

• Manages, supervises, inspects, and
  coordinates new construction and remodeling projects on assigned campuses; monitors construction timeline to ensure contractors maintain
  accurate schedule and perform to university standards; reviews and approves contractors’ billing performance. Coordinates necessary
  interruption of services between administration, Physical Plant, and contractor.
• Reviews engineering drawings and specifications and
  serves as project coordinator with architects, engineers, contractors, and administrators. Reviews and approves shop and as-built drawings
  for university archives and Physical Plant use.
• Provides feedback and recommendations to administrators and concerned parties on
  project cost analyses and alternatives after project bids have been submitted. Advises interior designers of special circumstances and
  facilities requirements; advises and assists architects and engineers with contract change orders as required by new functions,
  unforeseeable conditions, code requirements, or design refinements.
• Maintains documentation of all assigned projects with IU-issued
  software, including timelines, schedules, substantial completion, and other elements of construction.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of construction management experience and/or large-format
  planning, experience managing multi-disciplined construction projects with scopes of work including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and ability to be
  insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS.

Required

• Proficient
  communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting
  skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
  environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level
  of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external
  constituents
• Basic knowledge of Indiana Building Codes.
• Ability to read and interpret large-format schematics, blueprints
  and drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a broad range
  of customers and management levels.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and practical application and experience in word processing,
  spreadsheet, planning and data base software use as well as e-mail utility.
• Demonstrates problem solving
  skills.
• Demonstrates experience and advanced skills in project management/project communication.

Working
Conditions / Demands

This role requires both sedentary work and the ability to move about, sometimes quickly, for long periods of
time. It requires moving heavy objects, providing support for heavy objects, and performing strenuous labor under adverse field conditions.
The ability to use tools, operate machinery, and to complete construction projects with precision and accuracy is required. The person in
this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

2901 East
Discovery Parkway

Bloomington, Indiana 47405

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana
University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account
  with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by
  IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment
  insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each
  year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance
  program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job
Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family:
Construction & Planning

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Equal Employment
Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in
hiring. See Indiana University Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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