Senior Commercial Estimator — Preconstruction Lead

Buffalo Construction, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Construction, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Buffalo, NY. You will develop conceptual budgets, perform detailed takeoffs, and craft pricing strategies across Bid/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design-Build.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners, track RFIs, and manage design evolution to keep estimates aligned with current scope. Buffalo Construction is an equal opportunity employer, inviting you to join the Herd.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Ability to analyze and communicate cost impacts related to scope, schedule, and design changes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with estimating platforms such as Sage Timberline or WinEst; experience with Procore/Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets and opinions of probable cost from early ideation with sketches and references.
• Perform material takeoffs and develop cost assumptions from schematic designs to 100% design development.
• Deliver pricing strategies for Bid/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design-Build.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners to align cost projections with vision and feasibility.
• Coordinate RFIs and manage drawing updates to reflect current scope.
• Lead cost analysis for change management and evaluate vendor change orders.

Skills

Commercial estimating experience

Cost analysis

Collaboration with architects/enginee

Microsoft Excel

Procore/Bluebeam familiarity

Tools

Sage Timberline

WinEst

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Buffalo Construction, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Buffalo, NY. You will develop conceptual budgets, perform detailed takeoffs, and craft pricing strategies across Bid/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design-Build.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and owners, track RFIs, and manage design evolution to keep estimates aligned with current scope. Buffalo Construction is an equal opportunity employer, inviting you to join the Herd.