Estimator

Job Description

Overview

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our 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

Responsibilities

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
Obtain current labor rates
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
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare Bid Invitations
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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
3-6 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
Quantity Surveys, Take off skills
Computer skills
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow
Understanding of Construction Documents
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section
Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Preferred Qualifications

Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer skills
Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications

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