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Nycsca

Queens, United States of America

Senior Estimator (General Construction, Mechanical, HVAC).

SENIOR LEVEL$80K–115.8K/YR
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 Job Description Responsibilities 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. 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. POSTING CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED Civil Service Classification: Competitive Salary: Appointment Rate: $79,996.00 - $115,770.00 Incumbent Rate: $91,995.00 - $133,136.00 Subject 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. Education High school diploma or its educational equivalent Certifications (if required) Work Experience Eight 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. It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide 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. We offer exceptional benefits including: * 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 As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include 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. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals. 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, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.
Pay
$80k–115.8k/yr
Where
Queens, United States of America
Work
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Posted
4 Dec, 2025
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