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About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self‑perform construction services, technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.
Overview Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission‑critical and commercial. 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.
The Role The Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.
Responsibilities
Unit Cost Pricing
Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
Prepare detailed take‑offs of materials
Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man‑hours, crews and equipment
Organize the material and labor information for pricing
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Obtain current labor rates
Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
Verify and compare unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection
Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare Bid Invitations
Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback
Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
Answer subcontractor questions
Prepare RFIs to the design team
Preconstruction Abilities
Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take‑offs and subcontractor solicitation
Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre‑construction
Conceptual Estimating
Assist the Senior Estimator by preparing take‑off quantities of areas and counts of items
Hard Bid and Design Build Estimating
Procure drawings and specifications from architect or owner
Date stamp all drawings and spec books
Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications
Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
Put construction documents in plan room
Create bid binder or bid box; take off of items to be priced by SCCI; attempt to do a complete Control Estimate
Attend site visits
Read all assigned plans and specs completely
Call to confirm local building permit rates
Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
Assist in the creation of bid packages for the subs
Turn Over Meetings
Assist the Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Attend the Turn Over Meeting
Exhibit B's & Scope Sheets
Assist the Senior Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates
Prepare thorough scope of work spreadsheets. Always try to prepare a thorough control estimate for every trade you are responsible for. Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator.
Bid Day Activities
Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up‑to‑date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spreadsheets ASAP
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Post Bid Activities
Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets.
Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments
Attend training classes as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
3–6 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent.
Quantity Surveys, Take‑off skills, Computer skills.
Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow.
Understanding of Construction Documents.
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
Ability to read & interpret blueprints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
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 Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering
Referral: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Suffolk Construction by 2x
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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Estimator
role at
Suffolk Construction
About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self‑perform construction services, technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.
Overview Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission‑critical and commercial. 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.
The Role The Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.
Responsibilities
Unit Cost Pricing
Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
Prepare detailed take‑offs of materials
Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man‑hours, crews and equipment
Organize the material and labor information for pricing
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Obtain current labor rates
Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
Verify and compare unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection
Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare Bid Invitations
Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback
Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
Answer subcontractor questions
Prepare RFIs to the design team
Preconstruction Abilities
Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take‑offs and subcontractor solicitation
Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre‑construction
Conceptual Estimating
Assist the Senior Estimator by preparing take‑off quantities of areas and counts of items
Hard Bid and Design Build Estimating
Procure drawings and specifications from architect or owner
Date stamp all drawings and spec books
Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications
Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
Put construction documents in plan room
Create bid binder or bid box; take off of items to be priced by SCCI; attempt to do a complete Control Estimate
Attend site visits
Read all assigned plans and specs completely
Call to confirm local building permit rates
Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
Assist in the creation of bid packages for the subs
Turn Over Meetings
Assist the Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Attend the Turn Over Meeting
Exhibit B's & Scope Sheets
Assist the Senior Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates
Prepare thorough scope of work spreadsheets. Always try to prepare a thorough control estimate for every trade you are responsible for. Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator.
Bid Day Activities
Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up‑to‑date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spreadsheets ASAP
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Post Bid Activities
Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets.
Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments
Attend training classes as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
3–6 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent.
Quantity Surveys, Take‑off skills, Computer skills.
Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow.
Understanding of Construction Documents.
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
Ability to read & interpret blueprints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
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 Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering
Referral: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Suffolk Construction by 2x
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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