Job Description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101


Only candidates who are permanent in the Estimator (General Construction) title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1114 or Exam #3124) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings - Architecture and Engineering Unit seeks a Bid Packaging Reviewer (Specifications) to work within the Bid Packaging Unit.

The candidate will assist the in-house Specification Writer with developing, maintaining and updating DDC’s office master specifications for use on Capital Construction projects through the use of spec-writing software; supporting consultant architect and engineers with the implementation of DDC’s office master specifications; and troubleshooting technical concerns.

Under the direction of the in-house Specification Writer, the selected candidate will also perform design and construction document reviews, and coordinate specification reviews with the DDC Architecture/Engineering team for consultant submissions.

This position will require familiarity with construction contracts, issues, and documentation.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ESTIMATOR (GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO - 20122

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architecture or architecture technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or architecture will be credited on a year for year basis up to maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating.

The candidate should be familiar with multi-discipline architectural design and construction issues, construction documents including specifications and bid forms, and construction contracts. Knowledge of the New York City Construction Codes, proficiency in M.S. Word and Excel, and good organizational, verbal and written skills are preferred. The candidate should also be familiar with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Masterformat and AIA Masterspec documentation. The candidate should be technically proficient and interested in learning new web-based specification software tools. The candidate will be expected to keep abreast of changing industry standards.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York 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.