General Construction Cost Estimator

Wendel is a nationally recognized Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to approach facility and infrastructure projects holistically. With multiple regional offices, Wendel offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects with a collaborative team approach.

Wendel is looking for a well-versed General Construction Cost Estimator experienced with both high-level conceptual cost estimating at early project stages and bid-level, detailed cost estimates. This position is based in New York, with openings in Williamsville, NY and Rochester, NY, and will join the New York based Construction Management team.

• Assist Lead Estimator with General Trades and Site Development estimating firm wide.
• Conduct conceptual-level estimating and milestone estimates during design progression and detailed bid-level construction cost estimates.
• Assemble and roll up 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.

• 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 from concept through detailed bid level estimates.
• Use of cost estimating software and development of detailed quantity take-offs and application of historical cost data to prepare estimates.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.

• 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 through 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. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

We asked our employees what they love most about working y appreciate the collaborative environment, flexible hybrid work policy, and the respect-based, team-oriented culture with transparent communication.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us. We offer a variety of professional development opportunities and an annual career development process to support career mobility, growth, and ownership potential.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.