Builds and modernizes NYC public school facilities via design, construction and renovation.
Provide detailed cost estimates for NYC school construction projects, specializing in asbestos.
5 days ago ago
$79,996 - $133,136
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Queens, NY
Onsite
Company Size
750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Construction Management
Capital Improvement Program
New School Construction
Design Drafting
Technical Services
Rehabilitation of Public Schools
Architectural Services
Engineering Services
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.
_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.
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