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SCA Estimator
Company : Gilbane
Location : New York, NY, 10005
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Estimator to be responsible for conceptualizing and interpreting the scope from incomplete or schematic documents for School Construction Authority projects. This role will sit primarily in the office.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Confer with a broad range of technical, professional and managerial personnel as well as designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed construction cost estimates
- Ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction
- Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes
- Review and report on contract estimates prepared by private consultants and recommend if estimate is appropriate for implementation
- Participate in cost negotiations
- Plan, assign, and review work of Estimators
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering
- Minimum 8 years total experience as an Estimator with 5 years of Estimating for Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For New York, New York this ranges from $90,000.00 -$120,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
An SCA Estimator focuses specifically on School Construction Authority projects, requiring expertise in interpreting schematic documents for educational facilities. This specialization demands familiarity with local regulations and standards unique to New York’s public school construction sector, distinguishing it from general construction estimator roles.
Success as a Sca Estimator in New York hinges on strong analytical skills to interpret incomplete plans, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and adaptability to fast-paced project changes. Familiarity with MEP systems and experience in public-sector bidding processes significantly boost effectiveness in this role.
Starting as a Sca Estimator often leads to senior estimating or project management positions, especially in firms specializing in public infrastructure. Gaining expertise in cost negotiation and team leadership opens pathways to executive roles overseeing large-scale school construction projects in NYC.
Gilbane provides comprehensive training through its award-winning university, fostering leadership and technical growth. Employees benefit from a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, competitive health plans, and profit-sharing, making it an attractive choice for SCA Estimators seeking long-term career development.
At Gilbane, core values like integrity and teamwork shape collaboration and decision-making for SCA Estimators. This culture encourages empathy, problem-solving, and ownership of work, creating a supportive environment where estimators contribute to safe, timely, and value-driven school construction projects.
The demand for skilled SCA Estimators in New York is steady due to ongoing school infrastructure investments. However, competition is notable because of the city’s large construction market. Candidates with specialized MEP and public-sector estimating experience typically have an edge in securing roles.
Given NYC's high living expenses, salaries for SCA Estimators range between $90,000 and $120,000 to remain competitive. This bracket reflects the need to attract experienced professionals capable of managing complex public construction projects while offsetting the city's elevated housing and commuting costs.
Employers prioritize candidates with degrees in architecture, construction management, or engineering, coupled with at least eight years of estimating experience, including five in MEP disciplines. Knowledge of local codes and prior work on school authority projects greatly enhances a candidate’s appeal.
The Gilbane SCA Estimator role is uniquely focused on public education projects, demanding precision in cost evaluations from schematic designs and frequent coordination with multiple stakeholders. Unlike generalist roles, it requires navigating specific regulatory frameworks tied to New York’s School Construction Authority.
Gilbane emphasizes inclusive hiring, valuing diverse backgrounds and encouraging candidates even if all qualifications aren't perfectly matched. Applicants should anticipate a thorough evaluation process including substance testing, with a focus on both technical skills and alignment with the company’s people-first culture.