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Suffolk Construction Company

End-to-end construction firm delivering design-build

Estimator – Data Centers

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHerndon, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
  • Three to six years of experience in estimating, or equivalent experience, is required.
  • The candidate must have quantity survey, takeoff, and computer skills.
  • The candidate must have a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word-processing programs.
  • The candidate must be able to take off material quantities from SD, DD, and CD documents and present the information in an organized, clear format.
  • The candidate must understand construction documents and know the contents of each CSI section.
  • The candidate must be able to read and interpret blueprints to understand the scope of work at SD, DD, and CD design phases, and coordinate construction document plans, details, and specifications.
  • The candidate must demonstrate Suffolk's core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data, ensuring compliance with the scope of work, and providing construction-feasibility and value-engineering counsel.
  • Monitor industry materials and labor pricing trends to produce estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions, and systems studies and comparisons.
  • Provide administrative support to the Chief Estimator, communicate with trade partners, maintain bid records, and manage the trade-partner prequalification process.
  • Understand the complexity of the scope of work shown in construction documents and prepare detailed material takeoffs and labor estimates using man-hours, crews, and equipment.
  • Organize material and labor information for pricing, solicit supplier material prices, obtain current labor rates, and prepare unit prices by building the project in your head.
  • Verify and compare unit prices or system prices with subcontractors and previous similar estimates, and account for market conditions in pricing.
  • Prepare subcontractor lists using the S4 program or manually, bid invitations, subcontractor bid packages with transmittals, drawings, and specifications, and scope sheets; follow up with subcontractors and update the list.
  • Keep subcontractors informed about project information and addenda during bidding, answer their questions, and prepare requests for information for the design team.
  • Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, document lists, preconstruction correspondence, conceptual takeoff quantities for areas and item counts, and turnover meeting packages and scope sheets.
  • Procure drawings and specifications from the architect or owner, date-stamp drawing and specification books, confirm SCCI is listed in publications, confirm receipt of all construction documents and send them to the printer, and place documents in the plan room.
  • Create a bid binder or bid box, take off items to be priced by SCCI, and attempt to prepare a complete control estimate.
  • Attend site visits, read assigned plans and specifications completely, confirm local building permit rates, and confirm with the architect the day before the bid that all addenda and supplemental information have been received.
  • Assist in creating subcontractor bid packages and attend turnover meetings.
  • Prepare thorough scope-of-work spreadsheets and control estimates for assigned trades, meet deadlines, and allow time for review by the Senior or Chief Estimator.
  • Develop a plug number for the assigned trade using the latest available information the night before the bid, complete scope-of-work and pricing spreadsheets promptly, follow up with subcontractors for missing information, and review pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator.
  • Attend post-bid review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator; if called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team regarding gaps, value management, and potential profit opportunities.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and report assignment status, and attend training classes as required.

About the Company

Suffolk Construction Company

End-to-end construction firm delivering design-build

Suffolk Construction builds and manages large projects nationwide, offering end-to-end services across the project lifecycle. It combines core construction management with vertical services including design, self-perform construction, supply chain management, and technology investments through Suffolk Technologies, plus R&D on AI and data-driven solutions. The company handles complex projects in healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation, government, mission critical facilities, advanced technology, and commercial sectors. Its goal is to redefine how America builds by delivering value through integrated processes and data-driven, technology-enabled improvements, leveraging a large national footprint and in-house innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1982

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