Cost Estimator for the Division of Building and Land Development Services

Cost Estimator

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of "Housing Our Neighbors : A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness," Mayor Adams' comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city's history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City's complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth.

The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency's effort to create and preserve affordable housing as a critical part of Housing Our Neighbors : A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness (Housing Our Neighbors) in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD's Office of Development.

As a Cost Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing cost estimates based on construction documents, utilizing RS Means database, for both newly constructed and rehabilitated multi-family buildings assisted by HPD Funding / Assistance.

Your Role

The ideal candidate should have a background in Cost Estimating, Engineering, Engineering Science, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards in cost estimating of new construction and preservation of multi-family residential housing. Your responsibilities include :

• Prepare cost estimate by gathering quantities from construction drawings and utilizing RS MEANS database, for multi-family new construction and renovated residential buildings.
• Review cost estimates and change orders prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness multi-family residential buildings.
• Perform value engineering to determine possible cost savings and produce base costs and preliminary budget estimates for new construction and renovated residential buildings.
• Review contractors' bid proposals and prepare bid recommendations.
• Assist in the processing of documents related to change orders and attend meetings related to change order negotiations with other HPD staff and external partners involved.
• Review and analyze construction documents, including drawings, scopes of work, and project specifications.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a historical cost database in order to prepare, analyze, and validate estimates and budgets.

Preferred skills include :

Construction Project Manager - 34202 Qualifications include :

Driver License Requirement : At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

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. Salary Min : $ 78,740.00 Salary Max : $ 90,551.00