Senior Estimator (Asbestos) at Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca) in Queens, NY | USD79,996-133,136 | Kablio

Role

Description

cost estimates

proposal review

contract review

trade costing

value assessment

contractor liaison

Reviews and reports on contract estimates prepared by consultants and recommends if estimate is appropriate for Authority implementation.
Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
Prepares detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
Communicates with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the SCA point of view on reasonable cost of work.

Requirements

high school

8 years

technical experience

estimating

environmental

asbestos

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: 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.

Benefits

Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Prescription drug option
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental and Vision coverage
Appointment Rate:$79,996.00 - $115,770.00
Incumbent Rate: $91,995.00 - $133,136.00
NYC Qualified Pension Plan
Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the united states.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects

Role

Description

cost estimates

proposal review

contract review

trade costing

value assessment

contractor liaison

Reviews and reports on contract estimates prepared by consultants and recommends if estimate is appropriate for Authority implementation.
Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
Prepares detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
Communicates with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the SCA point of view on reasonable cost of work.

Requirements

high school

8 years

technical experience

estimating

environmental

asbestos

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: 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.

Benefits

Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Prescription drug option
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental and Vision coverage
Appointment Rate:$79,996.00 - $115,770.00
Incumbent Rate: $91,995.00 - $133,136.00
NYC Qualified Pension Plan
Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the united states.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects