Construction Estimator

Empire Building Diagnostics, Inc. (EBD) is a 35-year-old demolition and abatement company headquartered in Buffalo, New York with branch offices in Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo.

EBD provides employees with a positive, welcoming, and safe work environment. We offer continuous training on safety and professional development, that surpass most companies in our industry.

Empire Building Diagnostics is looking for Junior Project Estimators to join our growing team. In this role, the Junior Project Estimators would assist in preparing pricing estimates on new projects and estimating prices on change orders on existing contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with a broad range of personnel and consultants to coordinate and establish and help prepare a detailed cost estimate including but not limited to: labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Exercise good judgement and experience working with purchasing, labor, equipment, and transportation costs, to arrive at the full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins
• Participate in developing of cost evaluations relating to design and documents, contract drawings, specifications, or contract changes.
• Read and understand job bid instructions and detailed specifications.
• Research documents for job details.
• Prepare material takeoffs from construction project design drawings to assist in the creation of complete project material lists that include everything needed for the installation phase of the projects.
• Maintain continuity among project managers by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored properly.
• Support activities led by Senior Estimator to improve labor and material estimates.
• Prepare and maintain estimating schedule and other deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid job walks gain insight on the scope of work.
• Participate in post-construction meetings on each job to provide feedback to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Reliable and dedicated.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings.
• Effective Multi-tasker.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills: including Microsoft Office and Timberline
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• 2 year degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Some experience in the construction industry or field preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14218: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,400 - $56,200