Assistant Estimator, Data Centers

Davita Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking an Assistant Estimator with expertise in MEP estimating. The role involves assisting in all aspects of estimating, from pre-construction bids to post-bid activities, as well as developing subcontractor relationships and performing quantity take-offs. Candidates should possess strong engineering knowledge, familiarity with construction documents, and effective problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in MEP Estimating or equivalent.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with Construction Documents and CSI sections.

Responsibilities

• Assist in subcontractor solicitation and selection.
• Help with preconstruction and conceptual estimating.
• Support post-bid activities and turnover meetings.

Skills

Quantity Surveys

Take off skills

Computer Skills

Time management skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software (Intellibid, Accubid, Timberline, OST, MC2)

Excel

Word processing programs

Job description

Assistant Estimator, Data Centers

ID

2025-9187

Job Location : Location

US-VA-Herndon

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category/Department

Estimating

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 - 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 privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Are you a proven performer who enjoys working as part of a team that is focused on delivering superior results? Are you a creative and innovative collaborator who "thinks outside the box" and thrives on finding new ways to address challenges? If this sounds like you, you may qualify for a rewarding and exciting career at Suffolk Construction, one of the most innovative construction management firms in the industry that has consistently been named one of the "best places to work" in the country!

The Assistant Estimator is responsible for assisting with all aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities

Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection

Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor bid list.
• Understand a scope of work prepared by an Estimator or Senior Estimator and provide scoping assistance.
• Write and send out an Invitation to Bid.

Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback

• Assist the Estimator in keeping subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process.
• Send out documents, bid clarifications and addenda to subs.
• Receive sub RFI's and transmit to Estimators.

Preconstruction, Conceptual and Design Build Estimating

• Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.

Hard Bid Estimating

• Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.
• Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator on bid day
• Call subcontractors for pricing
• Check the fax machines and mail boxes for bids and distribute bids to the Estimators.
• Create transmittals for the printer.
• Prepare bid packages to be sent to the subs.
• Prepare trade spread sheets and list scope of work with the project Estimator(s).
• Log in sub pricing to the bid spread sheets.
• Participate in sub scope review meetings.
• Participate in project walkthroughs as required.

Post Bid Activities

• Assist the Estimating Coordinator, after the bid goes in, with organizing the bid box and checking to make sure that each sub is entered into the S4 database.

Turn Over Meetings

• Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package

Exhibit B & Scope Sheets

• Assist in developing Exhibit Bs
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Report on status of assignments

Attend Training classes as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in MEP Estimating or equivalent; Electrical Estimating experience preferred.
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
• Work with MEP Estimators so that take off work is organized, complete and easy to follow.
• Experience with estimating software such as Intellibid, Accubid, Timberline, OST, MC2
• 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.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.

Necessary Attributes:

• Work effectively with all colleagues and constituents.
• Possess and understand Suffolk's core values, goals, and vision.
• Possess clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an Electrical Estimator.
• Actively participate as a team member.
• Detail oriented
• Time management skills
• Sense of urgency
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work with speed and efficiency

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 stands; 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

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