Suffolk Construction
Electrical Estimator, Mission Critical
Suffolk Construction, Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States,
Overview:
About SuffolkSuffolk 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.Suffolk Americas 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 ENRs list of Top CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. Well challenge and inspire you to be your very best. Well embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, youll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.The Role:The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.The Electrical Estimator will support the Mission Critical Center of Excellence and be responsible for in-house project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys and understanding current unit cost. The Electrical Estimator will also obtain subcontractor bid pricing, including ensuring compliance with scope of work, and offer construction feasibility and value engineering while maintaining relationships with electrical contractors.Responsibilities:Unit Cost Pricing:Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documentsPrepare detailed take offs of materialsPrepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipmentSolicit material prices from suppliersObtain current labor ratesUnderstand the influence of market conditions on pricingSubcontractor Solicitation & Selection:Work with Lead Estimator to prepare electrical subcontractor bid listPrepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specificationsFollow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor listAnswer subcontractor questions during the bidding periodsPrepare Exhibit B Scope of work documents for subcontractor bidsPrepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of workWork with Operations team on purchasing the appropriate subcontractorElectrical Design ConsultationProvide construction feasibility feedback on design documentsProvide value engineering ideas and pricingMaintain relationships with local designersSubcontractor Relationships & Feedback:Develop and maintain relationships with all local electrical subcontractors and vendorsKeep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding processObtain vendor pricing before subcontractor pricing is being solicitedPreconstruction Abilities:Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitationPrepare document lists and correspondence during pre-constructionOtherAttend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignmentsAttend Training classes as requiredQualifications:
Bachelors DegreeMinimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical Estimating, or equivalentComputer skillsWorking knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programsExperience with estimating softwareCandidate must possess Suffolks 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.
About SuffolkSuffolk 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.Suffolk Americas 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 ENRs list of Top CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. Well challenge and inspire you to be your very best. Well embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, youll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.The Role:The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.The Electrical Estimator will support the Mission Critical Center of Excellence and be responsible for in-house project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys and understanding current unit cost. The Electrical Estimator will also obtain subcontractor bid pricing, including ensuring compliance with scope of work, and offer construction feasibility and value engineering while maintaining relationships with electrical contractors.Responsibilities:Unit Cost Pricing:Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documentsPrepare detailed take offs of materialsPrepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipmentSolicit material prices from suppliersObtain current labor ratesUnderstand the influence of market conditions on pricingSubcontractor Solicitation & Selection:Work with Lead Estimator to prepare electrical subcontractor bid listPrepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specificationsFollow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor listAnswer subcontractor questions during the bidding periodsPrepare Exhibit B Scope of work documents for subcontractor bidsPrepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of workWork with Operations team on purchasing the appropriate subcontractorElectrical Design ConsultationProvide construction feasibility feedback on design documentsProvide value engineering ideas and pricingMaintain relationships with local designersSubcontractor Relationships & Feedback:Develop and maintain relationships with all local electrical subcontractors and vendorsKeep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding processObtain vendor pricing before subcontractor pricing is being solicitedPreconstruction Abilities:Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitationPrepare document lists and correspondence during pre-constructionOtherAttend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignmentsAttend Training classes as requiredQualifications:
Bachelors DegreeMinimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical Estimating, or equivalentComputer skillsWorking knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programsExperience with estimating softwareCandidate must possess Suffolks 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.