Senior Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Rodriguez Construction Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on our key projects in Buffalo, NY. This role focuses on developing accurate, competitive estimates from concept through award and guiding bid strategies with internal teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in fixed-price estimating, take-offs, and reviewing solicitation documents, with a track record of delivering high-quality proposals under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–8 years of experience in construction estimating or related roles.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and estimating practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed and accurate cost estimates and proposals.
• Review project solicitation documents and identify scope gaps or questions.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope, pricing, and risk.
• Perform conceptual and fixed-price estimating.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and utilities.
• Manage prequalification packages and pre-bid submissions.
• Identify risks and develop contingency strategies to support project success.
• Collaborate with internal teams and conduct site visits as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Take-off software

Estimating templates

Scheduling software

Web-based CM programs

Fixed price estimating

Design-build estimating

Self-perform estimating

Concrete

Masonry

Steel

Interiors

Government projects

Cloud-based estimating software

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Rodriguez Construction Group is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team and lead preconstruction efforts on some of our most impactful projects. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates and helping drive successful project outcomes from concept through award.

Job Responsibilities:

As part of the Estimating Department, the estimator will perform their duties and responsibilities in support of the department’s mission to win work through the development and submission of high-quality estimates and proposals. The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.

• Lead the development of detailed and accurate cost estimates and proposals
• Review project solicitation documents and identify scope gaps or questions
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope, pricing, and risk
• Perform conceptual and fixed-price estimating
• Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and utilities
• Manage prequalification packages and pre-bid submissions
• Identify risks and develop contingency strategies to support project success
• Collaborate with internal teams and conduct site visits as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Job Qualifications/Skills:

As the Senior Estimator, you will need to be a team player, detail-oriented, highly organized, hardworking, and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure to meet/set goals, budgets, and deadlines. Specific qualifications/skills include:

• Advanced computer skills and ability to use web-based construction management programs, take-off software, scheduling software, and estimating templates/programs, etc.
• Experience with fixed price, design-build, or self-perform estimating
• Experience with government projects
• Background in concrete, masonry, steel, or interiors
• Proficiency with cloud-based construction and estimating software

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent degree
• 4–8 years of experience in construction estimating or related roles
• Strong understanding of construction documents and estimating practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work time may be evenly split between office settings or outside meetings. Limited local travel is required.
• Primarily sedentary work with occasional bending and reaching.
• Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word as well.
• Regularly required to read and write clearly.

We strive to create an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family life. Our package includes:

• Comprehensive compensation based on education/experience
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and a health savings account