Estimating Manager, Mission-Critical 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

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.