Estimator Senior/Construction

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.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 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.

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.  Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. 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.

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

Manage Assistant Estimators

Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projects

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

Reconcile with outside Estimators

Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process

Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates

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

Computer skills

Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs

Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2

perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

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.