Senior Estimator (General Construction, Mechanical, HVAC)

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: 08/08/25

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 excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription drug option

* Dental and Vision coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan

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

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

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