Description Buffalo Construction, Inc. is not your typical builder. We’re a people-first construction company built on the foundation of Commitment, Compassion, Celebration, and Continuous Improvement. We believe in Building Better! - better teams, better relationships, and better buildings. If that resonates, you might be ready to join the Herd.
We’re looking for a Construction Project Estimator who can think beyond the spreadsheet - someone who understands that estimating is both a science and an art form. This role requires a high-level professional with deep experience in commercial construction, including complex, large-scale project types.
What You’ll Do:
Preconstruction & Conceptual Estimating
- Develop conceptual budgets and opinions of probable cost from early ideation phases using sketches, mood boards, and similar reference examples.
- Perform detailed material quantity takeoffs and develop cost assumptions from varying levels of project documentation - ranging from schematic designs to fully developed construction drawings (0%–100% design development).
- Deliver pricing strategies that align with different project delivery methods: Bid/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design-Build.
- Collaborate closely with project stakeholders - including architects, engineers, and owners - to align cost projections with vision, intent, and feasibility.
Document Control & Design Collaboration
- Coordinate and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and clarifications throughout ideation, design, and construction.
- Manage drawing updates and design evolution to ensure estimates reflect the current scope at all times.
- Lead or support change management cost analysis, including evaluation and validation of vendor change order requests in collaboration with project teams.
Project Team Integration & Execution Support
- Serve as a key contributor throughout the lifecycle of the project, from concept through closeout, maintaining direct access to the assigned project team (PM, PE, Superintendent).
- Support schedule development and provide time-based cost input - because in estimating, time is just as critical as materials.
- Assist in scope development for self-performed trades (Divisions 6–10), helping define and package work effectively for internal teams and subcontractor partners.
What You Bring to the Herd:
- 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience; experience must include complex vertical construction projects with budgets up to the $50MM+ range.
- Strong working knowledge of formal estimating platforms such as Sage Timberline, WinEst, or equivalent - not just takeoff tools.
- Ability to analyze and communicate cost impacts related to scope, schedule, and design changes.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and familiarity with collaborative platforms (Procore, Bluebeam) is helpful but not a substitute for true estimating software.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to self-perform estimating is a plus.
Why Buffalo Construction? At Buffalo, you're not just another estimator. You're part of a preconstruction team that believes in collaboration, transparency, and ownership - not just during bidding, but throughout the entire project lifecycle. We build partnerships the way we build structures: with purpose.
Buffalo Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to build what matters? Join the Herd.