Senior Estimator (Electrical, General Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing)

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 SummaryThe Senior Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), 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.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include: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.Civil Service Classification: CompetitivePOSTING END DATE: UNTIL FILLEDSalary Range:Appointment Rate: $71,076 - $102,860Incumbent Rate: $81,737 - $118,289Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.EducationHigh school diploma or its educational equivalentCertifications (if required)Work ExperienceEight years of full time, technical experience; five years must have been in one of the estimating areas that you are applying for: architecture/general construction, electrical, mechanical/HVAC/plumbing, environmental/asbestos; the remaining three years may have been in any combination of technical construction related areas or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. An undergraduate degree in construction/project management or related technical area, plus four years of full time experience performing estimation work in the specialty for which you are applying. A graduate degree in construction/project management or related technical area, plus two years of full time experience performing estimation work in the specialty for which you are applying.Selective Certification for Special Experience. Specialty areas are listed as follows: Architecture and Engineering.(1) General Construction,(2) Mechanical (Includes Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [HVAC] and Plumbing and Drainage [P & D]),(3) Electrical. Change Order.(1) General Construction,(2) Mechanical/HVAC,(3) Mechanical/P & D(4) Electrical,(5) Environmental/Asbestos.The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.The New York City School Construction Authority participates 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, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees