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Preconstruction Estimator

BUFFALO CONSTRUCTION INCLouisville, KY

About The Position

At Buffalo Construction, we don’t just build restaurants, retail, and recreation spaces—we build remarkable experiences for our client partners. As a Preconstruction Estimator, you’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of every project, turning bold visions into clear, cost-conscious realities before a shovel ever hits the ground. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on solving puzzles, collaborating with powerhouse teams, and bringing structure to creativity, this is your calling.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of construction estimating or preconstruction experience
  • Strong proficiency in Procore, Excel, and estimating software
  • A keen eye for reading plans, specs, and scopes
  • Exceptional communication skills and a passion for collaboration

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Project Feasibility
  • Use your expertise and market intel to develop conceptual and preliminary estimates with limited information.
  • Identify pricing risks and help client partners make confident, data-backed site selection decisions.
  • Set clear expectations for timelines involving zoning, design, permitting, and early due diligence.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Act as a trusted partner to clients, design teams, and internal departments to ensure alignment from day one.
  • Lead early planning sessions that bring scope, budget, and feasibility into perfect sync.
  • Serve as the liaison between Preconstruction, Operations, and the rest of the project team.
  • Market Research & Constructability
  • Keep a pulse on labor markets, material trends, and construction methods.
  • Analyze historical data, forecasts, and benchmarks to increase estimating accuracy and reduce surprises.
  • Align material selections with budget goals and flag constructability concerns early in design.
  • Process Improvement
  • Champion continuous improvement by refining tools, processes, and estimating techniques.
  • Collaborate across departments to build smarter systems that drive speed and precision.
  • Help develop and enhance SOPs that make us more efficient, consistent, and client-focused.
  • Cost Estimation
  • Build detailed, accurate cost models for a diverse range of project types and scopes.
  • Factor in soft costs, logistics, and realistic contingencies to create airtight budgets.
  • Track and improve long-term accuracy of estimates from budget to contract to completion.

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