Opportunity to engage in business development activities.
Involvement in complex and large-scale projects.
Focus on value engineering and risk analysis for project optimization.
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Estimating
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Chief Estimator
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $100,000 - $133,000
Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
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.
Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
High attention to detail.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
Required Experience
BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating field.
8+ years of experience in construction.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
About Suffolk Construction Co Inc
Suffolk Construction is a privately held construction company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the healthcare, education, science and technology, commercial, and government sectors. Suffolk Construction has completed projects in 35 states and has offices in Florida, New York, Texas, and California. The company is known for its innovative use of technology in construction, including virtual reality and 3D printing.
