The Physical Planning Unit of Osun State University is a Unit under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University. It initially started in 2007 as Works and Physical Planning Department of the University but later split into Works and Maintenance Department; and Physical Planning Department upon the approval of the University Governing Council in 2015, which is in line with the recommendation of the National Universities Commission for Second Generation Universities.

The Unit is majorly charged with the responsibilities of continuous planning, monitoring, evaluation and physical implementation of the University master plan among others.

JOB SCHEDULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIT

The following are some of the duties of the Unit among others;

1. Preparation and continuous updating of the University master plan.
2. Initiates new projects from time to time through conceptualization of accommodation briefs of the users departments in the University, into physical architectural designs and process same through committees in the University up to the Governing Council.
3. Providing advice to the Vice-Chancellor, Senate/Council committee on matters relating to physical and infrastructural development of the University.
4. Makes recommendations on appointments of Consultants and Contractors for the University projects and monitors their activities after the University engagement.
5. Preparation of necessary contract documents for Tenders Board of the University and other funding/donor agencies such as Tetfund , NUC, ETF e.t.c.
6. Tender evaluation, analysis and reporting of cost implications on contractual issues.
7. Monitoring and supervision of all new construction projects embarked upon by the University right from the planning stage to the completion stage.
8. Preparation and monitoring of capital budget of the University in conjunction with the Bursary department.

ADMINISTRATION, STAFFING AND UNITS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT

The Department is headed by a Director, Physical Planning who oversees the smooth running of the office and keeps day to day activities of the Department. The Director is supported by a team of professionals such as qualified Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Engineers and Technical Staff.

JOB FUNCTIONS OF UNITS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT

A.     ARCHITECTURAL UNIT

1. Conceptualization of accommodation briefs and produces architectural design of all structures in the University
2. Provides necessary assistance in undertaking feasibility studies for the University projects.
3. Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing sufficient information to the University external consultants.
4. Actively involves in the preparation, evaluation and analysis of Tender Documents.
5. Monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.
6. Prepares Payment Certificates and writes progress report on all University on-going projects.

B.     QUANTITY SURVEYING UNIT

1. Serves as the Cost/Pricing arm of the Department.
2. Prepares Bill of Quantities for all University projects.
3. Involves in the preparation of feasibility and viability studies on new facilities in the University
4. Actively involves in the preparation, evaluation and analysis of Tender Documents.
5. Prepares works valuation, recommendations and cost control on the University projects.
6. Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects.

C.      CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT

1. Provides necessary assistance in undertaking feasibility studies for some University projects.
2. Prepares Structural design for all University projects.
3. Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed structural briefs to the University external consultants.
4. Actively involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

D.     ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UNIT

1. Prepares electrical design of all sorts for the University projects.
2. Supervises and certifies all electrical installation jobs done by the University contractors.
3. Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed electrical briefs to the University external consultants.
4. Designs electrical power networking and makes recommendations on electrical power related issues for the University (such as; Installation of Power Transformers, Installation of Power Generators, H.T and L.T networking)
5. Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

E.      MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNIT

1. Prepares mechanical design of all sorts for the University projects.
2. Supervises and certifies all mechanical installation jobs done by the University contractors (to include; borehole installations, cold and hot water systems, waste and sewage services).
3. Assists in the planning and coordination of new facilities for the University by providing detailed mechanical briefs to the University external consultants.
4. Designs for water reticulation within the University.
5. Also involves in the monitoring and supervision of all on-going University projects for quality control.

TRACKS OF PROJECTS HANDLED BY THE DEPARTMENT AS AT 21ST OCTOBER, 2016