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Our team is expanding! We have a new opening for a Chief Estimator- Advanced Manufacturing/semiconductor! Based in our vibrant Remote office, this role is available now. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is benchmarked at a competitive salary. Â Â Overview:
About Suffolk
Suffolk 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  AmericaÂs 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 ENRÂs list of ÂTop CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Role
Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. WeÂll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. WeÂll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, youÂll 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 achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.
The Chief Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
Responsibilities:
 Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s)
 Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
 Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members
 Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
 Manage Assistant Estimators
 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 an in-house budget and GMP
 Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work
 Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner
 Prepare value engineering and risk analysis
 Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate
 Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates
 Reconcile with outside Estimators
 Lead constructability reviews
 Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process
 Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets
 Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates
Qualifications:
 BachelorÂs Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
 Minimum of 15 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
 Computer skills
 Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
 Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
 Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing
 Candidate must possess SuffolkÂs 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. Apply Job! We Want to Hear From You!If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.
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About Suffolk
Suffolk 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  AmericaÂs 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 ENRÂs list of ÂTop CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Role
Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. WeÂll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. WeÂll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, youÂll 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 achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.
The Chief Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
Responsibilities:
 Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s)
 Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
 Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members
 Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
 Manage Assistant Estimators
 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 an in-house budget and GMP
 Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work
 Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner
 Prepare value engineering and risk analysis
 Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate
 Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates
 Reconcile with outside Estimators
 Lead constructability reviews
 Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process
 Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets
 Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates
Qualifications:
 BachelorÂs Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
 Minimum of 15 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
 Computer skills
 Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
 Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
 Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing
 Candidate must possess SuffolkÂs 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. Apply Job! We Want to Hear From You!If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.
Apply Now