Senior Estimator, Data Centers

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide 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.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 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 complex and transformative projects 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.”

Responsibilities

• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, exceeding client expectations throughout the project duration.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Facilitate collaboration amongst team members and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Manage Assistant Estimators and 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 in-house budgets and GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price).
• Perform quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish project value.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and by asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile with previous estimates.
• Reconcile with outside Estimators.
• Lead constructability reviews.
• Manage the subcontractor solicitation and selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of department bids and estimates.

Requirements

• 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 with working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs.
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, or MC2.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• 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 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.
• 401k 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 coverage.
• Commuter benefits.