City Of New York

Senior Construction Assessment Specialist

City Of New York • $103K — $132K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Four years of experience in construction project estimates or valuations.
  • Two years of experience in an administrative or supervisory role.
  • Specialty technical skills related to construction assessments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction schedules and cost management.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing the Scheduler's workload to ensure timely reviews.
  • Maintain Scheduling Unit Data database and provide management reports.
  • Review Contractor Schedule and Time Extension submissions for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate information gathering and settlements with Contractors.
  • Manage payments and close out contracts for all Consultants.
  • Conduct performance reviews of professional and technical consultants.
  • Analyze design documents and recommend corrective measures for deficiencies.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage for basic plans.
  • Prescription drug options and comprehensive dental & vision coverage.
  • Access to the NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP).
  • Optional retirement savings plans: 401K, 457, and IRA options.
  • Transit Check Program to support commuting costs.
  • Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education related to current role and access to training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

The Senior Construction Assessment Specialist performs difficult and complex reviews and evaluations of all project construction plans and cost schedules for consistency, completeness, coordination, and constructability to ensure that the project is well coordinated, within budget, and on time during the design process and to ensure that the project's design intent via project documents, is followed during the construction process.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:
  • Assist in the management of Scheduler's workload. Ensure reviews are provided timely.
  • Assist in maintaining Scheduling Unit Data base. Provide required reports to Management.
  • Review Contractor Schedule and Time Extension submissions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Work with stakeholders to obtain required information to complete reviews and reach settlements with the Contractor.
  • Manage payments for all Consultants and manage the close out of Consultant Contracts.
  • May participate in the performance review process.
  • Make recommendations involving feasible alternative designs considering construction costs, estimated cost of maintenance, sustainability, energy use, life expectancy and replacement costs.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative performance reviews of professional and technical consultants.
  • Analyze deficiencies and identify appropriate corrective measures to be implemented based on review of design documents, estimates, and outside consultant's reports.
  • Review change orders and ensure change order package is in compliance with the Authority policies and procedures.
  • Record and report all significant deviations and potential problems that may affect budgets, quality, safety or schedule of construction projects.
  • Interacts extensively with a wide range of consultants, contractors and governmental agencies to develop accurate and timely reports.
  • May manage a range of internal and contractor staff on projects.
  • May recommend policies and procedures on value engineering related subjects.
  • May participate in setting performance standards for the engineering phase of new construction, renovations and system replacements.
  • Perform related tasks.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four years of full time work experience preparing estimates or valuations of construction projects. Two years must be in a administrative or supervisory capacity.
  • Bachelors Degree.


Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Posting End Date: 10/13/2026

Salary:
  • Appointment Rate: $103,522 - $132,829
  • Incumbent Rate: $119,050 - $152,753


Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Four years of full time work experience preparing estimates or valuations of construction projects' components; two years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Specialty technical skills applicable to the areas to be assessed or evaluated.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA's Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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