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NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)

Senior Estimator (General Construction, Mechanical, HVAC)

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA), New York, New York, us, 10261

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Build your career while building NYC schools! The Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Job Description Summary The Senior Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (GIP), change orders and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in Change Orders. Some Senior Estimators are mostly responsible for CIP and Line Project estimates, while other Senior Estimators are responsible for Change Order estimates for all project types. This position requires General Construction, Mechanical, or HVAC specialty.

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed cost estimates for construction projects.

Reviews and reports on contract estimates prepared by consultants and recommends if estimate is appropriate for Authority implementation.

Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.

Communicates with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the SCA point of view on reasonable cost of work.

Performs related duties, as assigned.

Change Order Unit Specialty Areas

General Construction

Mechanical

HVAC

Minimum Qualification

High school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Eight years of full time, technical experience; five years must have been in one of the estimating areas that you are applying for: general construction, mechanical or HVAC; the remaining three years may have been in any combination of technical construction related areas or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Salary

Appointment Rate: $79,996.00 - $115,770.00

Incumbent Rate: $91,995.00 - $133,136.00

Benefits

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

Prescription Drug Options

Dental & Vision Coverage

NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

Transit Check Program

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

The NYCSCA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

POSTING CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

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