City of New York
Overview
Cost Estimator (General Construction) role at City of New York. Reporting to the Cost Estimating Manager within the Capital Planning Department of Strategy Services. Salary range: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00. Duties
Reporting to the Cost Estimating Manager within the Capital Planning Department, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the Estimator (General Construction) will perform the following duties: Ensure estimates are developed and managed in the most efficient and effective manner. Review design scope criteria, perform quantity take-offs, formulate undefined scope assumptions, and develop cost estimates. Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation. Supervise and/or prepare cost studies, complex research, trend estimates, life cycle cost estimates for capital project general construction and specialized areas or discipline. Supervise and/or prepare scope, design development, bid and change order phase cost estimates necessary for the planning, construction, repair of structures, or installations for general construction work and other trade disciplines as required. Supervise and/or prepare quantity surveys and cost evaluations for contract drawings, specifications or contract changes. Ensure unit costs and quantities of materials are accurate. Establish format, content summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to confidence level. Prepare basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity. Prepare contingency and escalation through manual calculations. May attend bid openings. Supervise and/or prepare estimates for Change Order negotiation by analyzing awarded construction contract breakdown, along with verifying itemized costs against the scopes of work and construction document packages. Review change order proposals for quantities and fair price; ensure that the costs of project stay within budget. Review and analyze contract cost estimates/delay claims prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness; perform reconciliation and make recommendations. Recommend, coordinate, and update current cost variations for the project cost trend program, price library, NYCHA historical database, and other reference material. Key Competencies
Quantity Takeoff – Accurately measures materials, labor, and equipment based on plans and specifications. Cost Analysis – Develops and analyzes unit prices, bid breakdowns, and historical data to produce detailed cost models. Construction Sequencing Awareness – Understands project phasing and critical path to align cost estimates with schedule and logistics constraints. Technical Interpretation – Interprets construction documents and specifications to identify scope and estimating requirements. Minimum Qualifications
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architecture or architecture technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or architecture will be credited on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating. Preferred Skills
Ability to perform detailed work under time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with others in performing scope, design development, bid and change order cost estimating duties in a variety of trade disciplines. Knowledge and experience of façade, roof and ground improvements with public sector in NYC construction market. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel software to prepare summary estimates and the analysis of deviations from architect/engineer estimates and from actual bids. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Information
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency: New York City Residency is not required for this position. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics.
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Cost Estimator (General Construction) role at City of New York. Reporting to the Cost Estimating Manager within the Capital Planning Department of Strategy Services. Salary range: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00. Duties
Reporting to the Cost Estimating Manager within the Capital Planning Department, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the Estimator (General Construction) will perform the following duties: Ensure estimates are developed and managed in the most efficient and effective manner. Review design scope criteria, perform quantity take-offs, formulate undefined scope assumptions, and develop cost estimates. Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation. Supervise and/or prepare cost studies, complex research, trend estimates, life cycle cost estimates for capital project general construction and specialized areas or discipline. Supervise and/or prepare scope, design development, bid and change order phase cost estimates necessary for the planning, construction, repair of structures, or installations for general construction work and other trade disciplines as required. Supervise and/or prepare quantity surveys and cost evaluations for contract drawings, specifications or contract changes. Ensure unit costs and quantities of materials are accurate. Establish format, content summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to confidence level. Prepare basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity. Prepare contingency and escalation through manual calculations. May attend bid openings. Supervise and/or prepare estimates for Change Order negotiation by analyzing awarded construction contract breakdown, along with verifying itemized costs against the scopes of work and construction document packages. Review change order proposals for quantities and fair price; ensure that the costs of project stay within budget. Review and analyze contract cost estimates/delay claims prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness; perform reconciliation and make recommendations. Recommend, coordinate, and update current cost variations for the project cost trend program, price library, NYCHA historical database, and other reference material. Key Competencies
Quantity Takeoff – Accurately measures materials, labor, and equipment based on plans and specifications. Cost Analysis – Develops and analyzes unit prices, bid breakdowns, and historical data to produce detailed cost models. Construction Sequencing Awareness – Understands project phasing and critical path to align cost estimates with schedule and logistics constraints. Technical Interpretation – Interprets construction documents and specifications to identify scope and estimating requirements. Minimum Qualifications
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architecture or architecture technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or architecture will be credited on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating. Preferred Skills
Ability to perform detailed work under time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with others in performing scope, design development, bid and change order cost estimating duties in a variety of trade disciplines. Knowledge and experience of façade, roof and ground improvements with public sector in NYC construction market. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel software to prepare summary estimates and the analysis of deviations from architect/engineer estimates and from actual bids. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Information
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency: New York City Residency is not required for this position. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics.
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