Estimating Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the Mission Critical estimating department on complex, large-scale projects in the Boston area. The role includes staffing the estimating team, directing bid strategy, and building robust templates to improve bid quality and speed.

You will prepare detailed take-offs and labor estimates, organize pricing data, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure accurate bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects.
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.

Responsibilities

• Department and Staff Management: Assign Estimating team members to projects; Balance and manage time of staff; Lead bid strategies; Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department; Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success; Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget; Perform strategic and business planning for the department; Attend executive staff meetings; Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews.
• Unit Cost Pricing: Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents; Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production 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; Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required; Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing; Track all current market conditions.
• Bid Activities: Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management; Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team; Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day; Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form; Close out the subcontractor bid process; Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator; Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day; Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage; Follow up with the client regarding bid results; Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management; Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Skills

Estimating

Take-off skills

Quantity surveying

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll 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 Estimating Manager 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.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.

Responsibilities

Department and Staff Management:

• Assign Estimating team members to projects.
• Balance and manage time of staff.
• Lead bid strategies.
• Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
• Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
• Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
• Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
• Attend executive staff meetings.
• Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member's career growth.

Unit Cost Pricing:

• Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production 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.
• Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Track all current market conditions.

Bid Activities:

• Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
• Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
• Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
• Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
• Close out the subcontractor bid process.
• Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
• Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
• Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
• Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
• Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
• Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to work with and manage a team
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
• 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.
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets

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.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.