<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 12/03/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/24/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID204012</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of</p> <p>TitleConstruction Estimator 3 (Architectural)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences</p> <p>Salary Grade23</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 5%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 625 Broadway</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12233</p> <p>Duties Description Working for the Division of Operations' Bureau of Design & Construction, incumbent will:</p> <ul> <li>Make detailed and difficult quantity and cost estimates for all types of building construction projects including quantity and cost surveys of labor and materials. </li><li>Confer with engineers, architects, and specification writers relative to the cost of alternative methods of design. </li><li>Compile data on factors and trends entering into the forecast of building costs and volume of building construction. </li><li>Make estimates for proposed projects without complete working drawings, sometimes involving field visits to the site. </li><li>Make estimates for work undertaken by contractors in excess of contract. </li><li>Review and approve construction payment requisitions prepared by architects, engineers, contractors and construction managers. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC</p> <p>or</p> <p>Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent</p> <p>competitive basis.</p> <p>Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.</p> <p>Travel may be required.</p> <p>Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.</p> <p>We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:</p> <ul> <li>Holiday & Paid Time Off </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li><li>Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System </li><li>Shift & Geographic pay differentials </li><li>Affordable Health Care options </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation plan </li><li>Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds </li><li>And many more... </li></ul> <p>For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.</p> <p>The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.</p> <p>Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Heath Boomhower</p> <p>Telephone 518-402-9273</p> <p>Fax 518-402-9038</p> <p>Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 625 Broadway</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12233</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above.Be sure to include Posting #25-204012 on your resume or it may not be accepted.</p>