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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Estimator (Mechanical) title or those who are reachable on the Open Competitive (Exam #2056) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Project Controls seeks a Senior Estimator. Under the general supervision of the Cost Controls Unit Senior Project Controls Specialist, cost estimating work will involve preparing Front End Planning estimates and reviewing cost estimates and construction change orders, as well as drawings and maps, schedules for construction durations and activities, construction documents, and specifications. The candidate will participate in the development and implementation of project controls policies and procedures and liaising with required stakeholders on all project controls related tasks, which includes kick-off meetings, workshops, and field visits. Stakeholders include third-party estimators, design consultants, and other agency staff.

Estimating work includes general construction scope and other trade disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, as required. In reviewing third-party cost estimates, the selected candidate is expected to following unit’s cost estimating procedures. Support is required during all phases of the project including front end planning. The candidate will lead the project controls effort for the development and planning, review of schedules, cost estimating and analysis including management and analysis of risks; bid analysis; and tracking and reporting cost estimates and bid analyses to inform databases. Candidate will coordinate and collaborate with other project controls specialists; provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff in resolving project controls issues.

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.

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ESTIMATOR (MECHANICAL) - 20123

Qualification Requirements
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational experience and six years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical estimating work of which two years shall have been full-time mechanical estimating experience involving heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or plumbing in the building construction field; 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 mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four 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 mechanical estimating experience involving heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or plumbing in the building construction field.

Extensive experience working with architectural and construction drawings, with the ability to read and interpret construction documents, including specifications. Skilled in cost estimating for general construction scopes and various trade disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Proficient in cost estimate reconciliation and bid variance analysis, as well as developing construction schedules. The candidate must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, judgment, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience in facilitating meetings and workshops is required, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Strong client orientation and communication skills are essential, as well as problem-solving and analytical abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, is required.

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

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