Entry-Level Estimator
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Entry-Level Estimator
Do you have a passion for construction an eye for detail and a drive to learn Are you a recent graduate or early in your career with up to 1 years of experience looking for an opportunity to start building your future in the construction industry Our client a well-established construction company is offering $50000 $55000 per year plus mileage reimbursement for an Entry-Level Estimator to join their collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to get hands-on experience develop estimating expertise and grow within a company that values training accuracy and teamwork.
As an Entry-Level Estimator youll play an important role in supporting the estimating and project coordination process. From learning to review CAD drawings and assisting with takeoffs to collaborating with the sales team and building relationships with vendors this position will give you the tools to turn project ideas into reality. If youre a strong communicator with a passion for construction and a desire to grow your career this could be the perfect next step.
This position is in-person on-site in the Buffalo area.
Responsibilities:
- CAD Drafting & Takeoffs: Use AutoCAD for 20-30% of your time preparing drawings and conducting takeoffs to ensure accurate project estimates.
- Estimating Support: Assist in developing in-house budgets pricing buyouts preparing submittals and reviewing project costs.
- Collaboration with Sales: Partner with the sales team to assemble estimates analyze project numbers and communicate with vendors.
- Vendor & Contractor Relationships: Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships negotiate pricing and ensure all equipment and materials meet project specifications.
- Field Coordination: Visit job sites work alongside vendors and contractors and ensure plans align with on-the-ground realities.
- Proposal Development: Craft detailed project proposals that cover all aspects of the work while preventing potential issues for the general contractor.
- Value Engineering: Review plans and specifications to identify cost-saving solutions and alternative approaches.
- Project Handoff: Ensure a smooth transition of project files to the Project Manager for production and execution.
Qualifications:
- Experience with AutoCAD and Excel is required; familiarity with tools like Procore Dropbox and PlanHub is a plus.
- Strong mathematical ability to conduct precise takeoffs and ensure estimates are accurate.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple projects coordinate with teams and build positive relationships with vendors and contractors.
- You bring a practical solutions-oriented mindset to everything you do.
The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances where a candidate has education training or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position would we consider paying higher than the stated range.
StaffBuffalois an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
StaffBuffalo offers full-service professional staffing solutions to companies in the Buffalo, NY area. Our expertise lies in providing the most suitable candidates for each job and personalized career management services to those seeking new opportunities. We provide a valuable servic ... View more
