Capital Projects Estimating Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Capital Estimating, perform planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of landscape architecture projects for the Capital Projects division.
• Reconstruction and new development of parks, playgrounds, sports fields and courts.
• Prepare new needs estimates for potential project sites so Parks can ask for funding.
• Use specialized software to estimate unit costs for standard and custom Parks construction items.
• Prepare estimates showing quantities, labor hours, equipment and material costs for in-house designed landscape architecture projects.
• Work with landscape architects and the community to align project scope and estimates at different stages of the design process to ensure projects are within budget.
• Review project costs prepared by consultant designers and recommend modifications, if needed.
• Formulate independent cost estimates for change order work in construction when requested.

Olmsted Center, Queens

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 765202. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE:

All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. Posting period extended to 01/30/2026. Previous applicants to Job # 710695 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

• Thorough understanding of general construction pricing.
• Familiar with R.S. Means and the ability to perform quantity take-off using construction plans and specifications.
• Understanding of prevailing wage laws and other applicable City procurement rules and regulations.
• Experience with Pro Est or similar estimating software.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Driver license valid in New York State.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.