Suffolk Construction
Senior Estimator
– A national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, delivering value across the entire project lifecycle through 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.
Overview 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 led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.”
Benefits Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical, emotional and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, 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 among 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
#J-18808-Ljbffr
– A national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, delivering value across the entire project lifecycle through 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.
Overview 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 led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.”
Benefits Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical, emotional and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, 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 among 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
#J-18808-Ljbffr