Estimator

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator to produce timely, accurate cost estimates in a standardized CSI format using historical data and proposals. The role requires coordinating with multiple project types, educating clients, and improving estimating accuracy across design and construction phases.

You will help forecast staffing needs and funding, partnering with leadership while serving as a subject matter expert within University Facilities and the

Qualifications

• Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Diversity and ability to work with a wide range of staff at all levels are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or equivalent combination may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare a detailed cost breakdown of all aspects of proposed facilities projects, including quantity take offs, cost estimate line items, labor hour reports and contingencies by division at each design/construction phase.
• Coordinate and communicate on projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Educate clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, and coordinate with the project team.
• Analyze and maintain historical costs to refine estimating methodologies and improve baseline accuracy.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize project work and forecast staffing needs and funding, serving as a subject matter expert to University Facilities peers and the wider University community.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Classification Title Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator

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.

In this role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years minimum experience .
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.
• A valid Class D driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle is required or candidate must otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, or utilize other means to access particular areas of a project site during construction.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position drives a university owned vehicle, non-CDL

Salary Range

Salary Range $90,000 - $93,000

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus All Campuses

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Administrative Assistant, Design and Construction

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
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• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].