Senior Estimator

OverviewAbout 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 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, 401k 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.  For more information, click here. The RoleSuffolk 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 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. ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 expectationsEffectively facilitates collaboration amongst team membersEffectively communicate with all stakeholdersManage Assistant EstimatorsParticipate in business development activities, presentations, and interviewsLead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projectsDevelop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)Prepare an in-house budget and GMPPrepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the workUnderstand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and ownerPrepare value engineering and risk analysisPrepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimatePrepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimatesReconcile with outside EstimatorsLead constructability reviewsManage Subcontractor solicitation & selection processPrepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheetsEnsure quality control of departments bids and estimatesQualificationsBachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalentComputer skillsWorking knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programsExperience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricingCandidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and CaringWorking ConditionsWhile 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 StatementSuffolk 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 InformationWhere 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.Job SummaryID: 2026-10893Job Location : Location: US-FL-MiamiType: Regular Full-TimeCategory/Department: EstimatingAdditional Locations: US-FL-West Palm Beach