Suffolk Construction
URGENT! Senior Estimator Commercial Construction
Suffolk Construction - Herndon
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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 – America’s 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 ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .
The Senior MEP Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.
Unit Cost Pricing:
Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
Prepare detailed take offs of materials
Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipment
Organize the material and labor information for pricing
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection:
Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback:
Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
Answer subcontractor questions
Prepare quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitation
Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction
Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
Put construction documents in plan room
Call to confirm local building permit rates
Assist the Chief Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Assist the Chief Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates:
~ Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator
Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets ASAP
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments:
Attend Training classes as required:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
Computer skills
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. 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 – America’s 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 ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .
The Senior MEP Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.
Unit Cost Pricing:
Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
Prepare detailed take offs of materials
Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipment
Organize the material and labor information for pricing
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection:
Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback:
Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
Answer subcontractor questions
Prepare quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitation
Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction
Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
Put construction documents in plan room
Call to confirm local building permit rates
Assist the Chief Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Assist the Chief Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates:
~ Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator
Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets ASAP
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments:
Attend Training classes as required:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
Computer skills
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. 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.