Suffolk Construction
Senior Estimator, National Aviation
Job ID: 2025-10173
Location – Boston, MA (US-MA-Boston). Additional location – New York, NY (US-NY-New York).
Job Type: Regular Full‑Time
Department: Estimating
Overview About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.
Suffolk – America's Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors." For more information, visit
www.suffolk.com
and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, tax‑deferred savings accounts, backup daycare, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Effectively facilitate collaboration amongst team members.
Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Manage Assistant Estimators.
Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projects.
Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Prepare an in‑house budget and GMP.
Prepare quantity take‑offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
Reconcile with outside Estimators.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates.
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Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aviation sector.
Computer skills – working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in Boston, MA is between $174.0 and $256.0 (annualized USD). The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in New York, NY is between $188.0 and $268.0 (annualized USD). This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.
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Location – Boston, MA (US-MA-Boston). Additional location – New York, NY (US-NY-New York).
Job Type: Regular Full‑Time
Department: Estimating
Overview About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.
Suffolk – America's Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors." For more information, visit
www.suffolk.com
and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, tax‑deferred savings accounts, backup daycare, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Effectively facilitate collaboration amongst team members.
Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Manage Assistant Estimators.
Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projects.
Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Prepare an in‑house budget and GMP.
Prepare quantity take‑offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
Reconcile with outside Estimators.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates.
#SUFFOLKHIRING
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aviation sector.
Computer skills – working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in Boston, MA is between $174.0 and $256.0 (annualized USD). The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in New York, NY is between $188.0 and $268.0 (annualized USD). This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.
Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Please submit your resume and/or contact information to Connect with us for general consideration.
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