City Of New York

Estimator (Electrical)

City Of New York$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Seven years of experience in electrical estimating on construction projects.
  • Undergraduate credits in electrical engineering may substitute for experience (maximum four years).
  • Must demonstrate satisfactory experience in electrical engineering for full credit.
  • Two years of direct experience in electrical estimating work is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient and effective development of cost estimates.
  • Review design criteria and perform quantity take-offs for electrical projects.
  • Prepare cost studies and life cycle estimates for capital projects.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for various phases of construction and repair.
  • Conduct quantity surveys for evaluation of contract drawings and specifications.
  • Analyze and verify change order proposals against project scope and costs.
  • Review external cost estimates and claims for accuracy and reasonableness and provide recommendations.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans.
  • Deferred compensation plans available.
  • Defined pension benefit plan via NYCERS.
  • Opportunity for provisional appointment under the 55-a Program.
  • Encouragement for NYCHA residents to apply.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Cost Estimating Manager within the Capital Planning Department, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the duties of the Estimator (Electrical) will include, but are not limited to the following: 1.Ensure estimates are developed and managed in the most efficient and effective manner. 2.Review design scope criteria, perform quantity take-offs, formulate undefined scope assumptions and develop cost estimates. Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation. 3.Prepare cost studies, complex research, trend estimates, life cycle cost estimates for electrical capital projects and specialized areas or discipline. 4.Prepare scope of work, design development, bid and change order phase cost estimates necessary for the planning, construction, repair of structures, or installations for electrical work and other trade discipline as required. 5.Prepare quantity surveys and cost evaluations for contract drawings, specifications or contract changes. 6.Ensure unit costs and quantities of materials are accurate. 7.Establish formal and content summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to confidence level. 8.Prepare basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity. 9.Prepare contingency and escalation through manual calculations. 10.May attend bid openings. 11.Prepare estimates for Change Order negotiation by analyzing awarded electrical contract breakdown, along with verifying itemized costs against the scopes of work and construction document packages. Review change order proposals for quantities and fair price; ensure that the costs of project stay within budget. 12.Review and analyze contract cost estimates/delay claims prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness; perform reconciliation and make recommendations. 13.Recommend, coordinate, and update current cost variations for the project cost trend program, price library, NYCHA historical database, and other reference material. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL/TEMPORARY BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information 1.Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager L2 will also be considered. 2.Employees serving in the title of or who meet the qualification requirements for Assistant Electrical Engineer will also be considered. 3.Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process. 4.NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 5.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 6.NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying for this position. ESTIMATOR (ELECTRICAL) - 20121 Qualification Requirements 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects; 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 electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering will be credited on a year for year basis up to a maximum of five 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 experience in electrical estimating work on construction projects.

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