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Capital Projects Estimating Coordinator

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 02/21/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. No exam required

Department

CP DC For Capital Projects

$60,889.00 – $94,521.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities
- Under direction of the Deputy Director of Capital Estimating, perform responsible work in the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of landscape architecture projects for the Capital Projects Division.
- Conduct quantity estimating and prepare comprehensive manpower, equipment, and material project costs for in-house designed landscape architecture projects for the Capital Projects division. Typical project scopes include the reconstruction and new development of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, sports courts, field lighting, fencing, green infrastructure, storm water management and waterfront structures.
- Work with landscape architects and other stakeholders to align project scope and estimates at several milestones throughout the design process to ensure projects are within allocated budgets.
- Conduct research and develop unit costs for various standard and custom park construction items using specialized estimating software.
- Review project costs prepared by consultant designers and recommend modifications, if needed.
- Prepare new needs estimates for potential project sites to facilitate Agency requests for capital funded improvements to park assets.
- Formulate independent cost estimates for change order work in construction when requested.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703407.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 703407 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills

1. A thorough understanding of general construction pricing. 2. Familiar with R.S. Means and the ability to perform quantity take-off using construction plans and specifications. 3. A thorough understanding of prevailing wage laws and other applicable City procurement rules and regulations. 4. Experience with Sage-Timberline or similar estimating software. 5. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD and Bluebeam. 6. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 7. Driver license valid in New York State.
Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

703407

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Capital Projects Estimating Coordinator

Posted until

2025-03-14

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

2

Work location

Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Capital Projects Estimating Coordinator

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