Overview In this role you will lead complex pre-construction and bidding efforts to deliver accurate budgets and GMPs. You'll guide a cross-functional Estimating team, build client and subcontractor relationships, and drive value engineering and risk analysis. The position sits at the heart of Suffolk's project lifecycle, leveraging experience to exceed client expectations and support business growth. Your work will shape project scope, costs, and constructability, contributing to smarter, more predictable results.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary
- auto allowances and gas cards
- comprehensive medical and mental health benefits
- dental and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- paid time off
Responsibilities- Lead the Estimating team and manage Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators, and Career Start team members on projects
- Develop in-house budgets and GMPs
- Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor
- Understand full project scope through document review and design-owner collaboration
- Prepare value engineering and risk analyses
- Prepare qualifications and assumptions for estimates
- Lead constructability reviews and subcontractor solicitation & selection
- Ensure bid quality control across departments and reconcile with outside estimators
- Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and communicate effectively
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in estimating or equivalent
- Proficient computer skills with Excel and Word
- Experience with estimating software Timberline, OST, MC2
- Understanding of market conditions on pricing
- Suffolk core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring
- strong leadership
- excellent communication
- team mentorship
- Timberline
- OST
- MC2
