Planner Estimator

Job Category

URA-AFT Administrative

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Planner Estimator for the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS). The position initiates, plans, and coordinates work orders for the repair, maintenance, changes and additions to the University Facilities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Maintains liaison with the department facilities coordinators, discussing individual problems and request with heads of all University departments.
• Provides a liaison to the campus community for getting facilities maintenance work done.
• Ensures service call work is accomplished in an appropriate time frame and that feedback is provided to requester.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance on assigned facilities is being completed in an effective and timely manner.
• Maintains a current and accurate inventory of needed work to maintain parking lots/decks up to standard.
• Provide timely estimating services to the campus community for the evaluation of project requests.
• Coordinates with Grounds/Custodial Supervisors as needed to correct or improve services for assigned facilities.
• Reviews new construction and alteration design drawings and specifications

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 05

Minimum Salary: 68278.480

Mid Range Salary: 84393.980

Maximum Salary: 100509.480

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Union Description: URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in institutional project work or maintenance field.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to read blueprints, write specifications, and develop project costs.
• Good communication, organizational, and customer service skills; and computer literacy in industry standard software are also required.
• Must be able to develop project specifications, write project justifications, and develop project costs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in building trades with minimum of five years’ extensive experience in mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance field.

Special Conditions

• Safe Driving Record

Posting Open Date: 07/09/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

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