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General Construction Cost Estimator

POSTED 07-15-2026

Williamsville, NY

Rochester, NY

Wendel is looking for a well-versed General Construction Cost Estimator that is experienced with both high-level, conceptual cost estimating at early project stages all the way through bid-level, detailed cost estimates to join our New York based Construction Management team. This position is open in our Williamsville, NY, and Rochester, NY offices. This position will be a key player on the team and will assist in the growth and development of our Estimating Department and our Construction Management Practice Area.

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Responsibilities

  • Assist Lead Estimator with General Trades and Site Development estimating firm wide.
  • Conceptual-level estimating, milestone estimates during the progression of design and detailed bid-level construction cost estimates.
  • Assembly and roll-up of cost estimates to include all trades on a project.
  • Be an integral part of the Construction Management Practice Area and assist with the future strategic growth of the Estimating Team.

 

Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology/ Management, Engineering or Architecture is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in General Construction Cost Estimating with multidiscipline buildings and infrastructure projects of all sizes.
  • Proficiency and significant experience with General Trades and Site Development Cost Estimating at the concept level through detailed bid level estimates is required.
  • Use of cost estimating software and the development of detailed quantity take offs and application of historical cost data to prepare estimates is essential experience required.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
  • Have leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$70,000 – $100,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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