Estimator

About the role

The University Facilities Design & Construction Department seeks an estimating professional to produce timely, accurate project cost estimates in a standardized CSI format by utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor/vendor proposals and other industry methods, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the University’s overall mission.

Ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accurately prepare a detailed cost breakdown of all aspects of proposed facilities projects including but not limited to quantity take offs, detailed cost estimate line items, labor hour reports and applicable escalations/contingencies by division at each phase of the design and construction process.
• Cookordinate and communicate on a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
• Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to educate clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and coordinate with the project team.
• Analyze and maintain historical costs to refine estimating methodologies and continuously drive improvements in baseline accuracy.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding and serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare a detailed cost breakdown of all aspects of proposed facilities projects including but not limited to quantity take offs, detailed cost estimate line items, labor hour reports and applicable escalations/contingencies by division at each phase of the design and construction process.

Cookordinate and communicate on a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.

Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to educate clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and coordinate with the project team.

Analyze and maintain historical costs to refine estimating methodologies and continuously drive improvements in baseline accuracy.

Collaborate with leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding and serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years minimum experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.

Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

A valid Class D driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle is required or candidate must otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$90,000 - $93,000

Schedule

Full-time

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ashley Goolsby
Contact's Pronouns: Not specified
Contact's Title: Administrative Assistant, Design and Construction
Contact's Email: agoolsby@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-8977

References

Number of References Required: 3

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/02/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants: 07/16/2026
Deadline for External Applicants: 07/02/2027
Date to be filled: 08/14/2026

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification: For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Special Instructions Summary

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Supplemental Questions

Questions:

• Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
• How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
• Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
• What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume