Estimator

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is looking for an estimating professional to generate accurate cost estimates for facilities projects using various methodologies. This role involves collaboration on design/build renovations and critical maintenance projects, ensuring accurate cost breakdowns.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and guide project teams. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States by their start date.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare a detailed cost breakdown of proposed facilities projects.
• Coordinate and communicate on various projects including renovation and maintenance work.
• Educate clients, align expertise with needs, and contribute to design.
• Analyze historical costs to refine estimating methodologies.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize project work and forecast staffing needs.

Job description

University Facilities Design & Construction Department seeks an estimating professional to produce timely, accurate project cost estimates in a standardized CSI format by utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor/vendor proposals and other industry methods, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the University’s overall mission.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare a detailed cost breakdown of all aspects of proposed facilities projects including but not limited to quantity take offs, detailed cost estimate line items, labor hour reports and applicable escalations/contingencies by division at each phase of the design and construction process.
• Coordinate and communicate on a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to educate clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and coordinate with the project team.
• Analyze and maintain historical costs to refine estimating methodologies and continuously drive improvements in baseline accuracy.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding and serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.