Estimating Manager, Data Centers

About the Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative, and caring. We challenge and inspire you to be your very best, embrace what makes you unique, and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. The Estimating Manager is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations, and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities

• Department and Staff Management:
  • Assign Estimating team members to projects and balance staff time.
  • Lead bid strategies and create estimating templates/tools to increase department effectiveness.
  • Create monthly estimating reports to track success and the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
  • Perform strategic and business planning for the department and attend executive staff meetings.
  • Develop talent by coaching, providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews.
  • Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.
• Unit Cost Pricing:
  • Prepare detailed takeoffs of materials by understanding the complexity of the scope of work.
  • Prepare detailed labor estimates using production hours, crews, and equipment.
  • Organize material and labor information for pricing and solicit material prices from suppliers.
  • Obtain current labor rates and prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
  • Verify and compare unit prices with subcontractors and previous estimates.
  • Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator and make changes as required.
  • Understand and track the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Bid Activities:
  • Review or compile general conditions with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the team.
  • Review subcontractor selection, scopes, and trade closeouts on bid day.
  • Review scope sheets and pricing with team members, ensuring trade summaries tie into bid forms.
  • Close out the subcontractor bid process and review plans/specs with the lead Estimator.
  • Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
  • Manage bid day activities, including completion of bid forms, managing the clock, and developing a competitive advantage.
  • Follow up with clients regarding bid results.
  • Make recommendations to upper management on subcontractors, A/E fees, overhead, and fees.
  • Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects.
• Quantity Surveys and takeoff skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
• Ability to work with and manage a team.
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects.
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints at SD, DD, and CD phases of design.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details, and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts.
• If awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy for holes, value management, or potential profit pockets.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; talk or hear; and 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 and may perform job site walking.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and auto allowances/gas cards for certain roles.
• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including emotional and mental health benefits.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off and 401k plan with employer match and expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days each year.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Commuter benefits and more.