Senior Estimator

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, reachable on DDC’s Promotional Exam #3573, or the Open Competitive Exam #3110 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are 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 seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to be part of Front-End Planning (FEP), a team of experienced professionals engaged in guiding capital project scope development for the Public Buildings Division. The goal of the unit is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the capital needs of each sponsor agency-initiated project to facilitate successful delivery in an expeditious and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest degree of architectural, engineering and construction quality. The selected candidate will work with the FEP Program Executives in the analysis of sponsor agency needs and existing conditions to develop pre-design phase cost estimates for budget planning purposes across a range of projects. The candidate will be responsible for the overall development of cost analyses to confirm accuracy of funding provided by sponsor agencies. Duties also include joint scoping, field visits, site logistic analysis, reviewing current and archived construction documents, including technical data, drawings, and photos. 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. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, AND one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work as described above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent AND five years of experience as described in item 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in item 1 to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. Credit will be given: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education toward a bachelor’s degree in the aforementioned disciplines; (b) a Master’s degree in the aforementioned disciplines; (c) a Juris Doctor degree; or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. In addition, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in item 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. Preferred Skills Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral skills, and current and up-to-date knowledge of the operations, design and construction of designated building types, methods, and standards. A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in commercial and institutional construction and cost estimating, and multi-discipline design and construction-related issue resolution. The candidate must be familiar with Timberline/Sage software, NYC Building Code, Microsoft Word, and Excel. AutoCAD, Revit/BIM experience preferred. 55a Program 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr