Senior Construction Assessment Specialist

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The Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality. 

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.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

 

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.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees