Suffolk Construction Co Inc

Senior Estimator, Federal Group

Suffolk Construction Co Inc • $90K — $120K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in estimating.
  • 10+ years of overall construction experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Familiarity with specialized estimating software.
  • Knowledge of market conditions affecting pricing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating efforts on complex, large-scale projects.
  • Ensure smooth and efficient estimating processes that exceed client expectations.
  • Build relationships to discern the needs of clients, designers, and subcontractors.
  • Analyze project documentation to create time, cost, and labor estimates.
  • Facilitate collaboration among team members effectively.
  • Communicate clearly with all stakeholders throughout projects.
  • Participate in business development activities, including presentations and interviews.

Benefits

  • Supervisory duties included in the role.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the estimating division.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects and business development activities.
  • Team-focused environment that prioritizes collaboration.
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, 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.
  • Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
  • Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
  • Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
  • Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.


Key Skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Extreme attention to detail required.
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
  • Motivated and driven.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.


Required Experience
  • BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
  • 10+ 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.
  • Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.

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.
Learn more about Suffolk Construction Co Inc
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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