Senior Commercial Estimator – Large-Scale Projects

Buffalo Construction Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Construction, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You will work beyond spreadsheets to develop conceptual budgets and detailed takeoffs, guiding cost projections for complex commercial projects.

We value collaboration with architects, engineers, and owners, ensuring estimates reflect scope and feasibility. Proficiency with Sage Timberline and WinEst is preferred, as is experience with self-perform estimating.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with complex vertical construction projects and budgets up to the $50MM+ range.
• Proficiency with estimating platforms such as Sage Timberline and WinEst.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets and opinions of probable cost from early ideation.
• Perform detailed material quantity takeoffs and cost assumptions from varying project documents.
• Deliver pricing strategies for Bid/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design-Build.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to align cost projections with project vision.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost analysis

Tools

Sage Timberline

WinEst

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Buffalo Construction, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You will work beyond spreadsheets to develop conceptual budgets and detailed takeoffs, guiding cost projections for complex commercial projects.

We value collaboration with architects, engineers, and owners, ensuring estimates reflect scope and feasibility. Proficiency with Sage Timberline and WinEst is preferred, as is experience with self-perform estimating.