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The 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 Capacity Project estimates, while other Senior Estimators are responsible for Change Order estimates for all project types.
Responsibilities include:
Change Order Unit Specialty Areas:
Civil Service Classification: Competitive
Posting End Date: 11/26/2026
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.
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: 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.
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The NYC School Construction Authority’s (SCA, NYCSCA) 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.
We seek professionals dedicated to providing excellent service, developing partnerships in the community, and implementing programs aligned with our mission and vision. If you are looking to be a part of a stimulating workplace that is culturally diverse, the New York City School Construction Authority is the place to be. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
In addition to offering employment opportunities with the SCA, we are committed to expanding the base of firms doing business with us and making it easier to communicate and succeed together. Go to the following link to find resources on how to get prequalified so you can be awarded work with the SCA, as well as information regarding MWLBE certification requirements and information regarding our Mentor and Graduate Mentor programs: http://www.nycsca.org/Business/Pages/default.aspx
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