Senior Estimator (General Construction, Mechanical, HVAC)

NYC School Construction Authority•New York City, NY

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.

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.

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
tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities.
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth.