Senior Estimator

Suffolk Construction; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in Miami for complex, large-scale projects. Responsibilities include pre-construction activity, budgets, and GMP development.

You will manage the estimating team, perform quantity take-offs, and apply unit pricing to determine project value. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 8 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in Timberline, OST, MC2, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in estimating or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure estimating process runs smoothly and client expectations are exceeded.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs.
• Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators and MEP Estimators.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP; quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
• Conduct value engineering and risk analysis; manage subcontractor solicitation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Minimum of 8 years estimating experience

Tools

Timberline

OST

MC2

Excel

Word

Job description

Job ID: 2026-10893

Job Location: US-FL-Miami

Additional Locations: US-FL-West Palm Beach

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category/Department: Estimating

Overview

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America's Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. 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.

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.

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative, and caring. They want those looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We will 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 Senior 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 facilitate collaboration among 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 and selection process
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets
• Ensure quality control of departments’ bids and estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in estimating, or equivalent
• Computer skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, 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 Suffolk’s 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.

Compensation Information

Base salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. 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 compensation strategy.