Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Rochester, NY
Address: 1500 Brooks Ave
Pay: $68,624 - $85,780 / year
Job Posting: 05/09/2025
Job Posting End: 06/08/2025
Job ID: R0245182
At Wegmans, our Construction team oversees all construction, estimating and quality for our incredible store and facility projects, providing a world class grocery shopping experience for all of our customers. As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for the daily management, coordination and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects, to meet the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and bidding of all assigned projects.
What will I do?
Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve goals
Develop estimates, conceptual estimates and Appropriation Requests (AR)
Gather information and analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts to calculate costs using labor and material pricing, schedules and historical and market data
Identify and quantify risks associated with the various proposals and estimates submitted
Perform cost analysis of estimates and bids to ensure best value for Wegmans
Setup and administrate pre-bid and post-bid meetings
Facilitate the procurement management process, which includes reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating before awarding bids
Search out and evaluate new bidders, as well as bid, level, and award multiple projects at one time
Provide QA/QC support to the estimating process
Field verify conditions and provide field support, as needed
Required Experience, Education, Skills:
3 or more years of Construction estimating or equivalent, including an understanding of estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control and financial reporting
Demonstrated experience utilizing MCAA and NECA labor factors and SMACNA standards to create accurate estimates
Experience working with estimating software, as well as proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite
Possess thorough knowledge of construction materials, equipment, costs, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the proposal process, project execution methodology, and contracts
Preferred Experience, Education, Skills:
Experience with BIM technology and integration with Estimating systems
Experience with applicable codes and food safety considerations
Associates Degree in related field, and/or equivalent experience
Certified Professional Estimator
Knowledge of electrical and control systems construction, as well as the ability to read and follow related drawings and specifications
Knowledge of mechanical systems construction, such as plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and refrigeration
At Wegmans, we've long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working overtime, on Sundays or on recognized holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we've got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We're proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee's individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
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