Senior Estimator

Suffolk Construction • Miami, FL

12d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs across pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations. The role also stays abreast of industry developments relevant to estimating.

The Senior Estimator leads estimating teams and processes, manages Assistant Estimators, and serves as a subject matter expert. The position works with clients, designers, subcontractors, owners, and internal stakeholders to understand project needs, collaborate effectively, and deliver estimates that meet or exceed client expectations. The role participates in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.

The position is based in an office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels and includes job-site walking. Regular duties require extended sitting, communication, and keyboard, telephone, or writing tasks; the role also frequently involves standing, walking, and reaching.

Requirements

• 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, or MC2.
• Understanding of how market conditions influence pricing.
• Possess Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and exceed client expectations throughout projects.
• Build relationships to understand the needs and expectations of clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Manage Assistant Estimators and lead estimating teams, including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators, and Career Start team members.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
• Develop others and act as a subject matter expert.
• Prepare in-house budgets and GMPs.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor to establish project values.
• Understand project scope through document review and by asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analyses.
• Prepare estimate qualifications and assumptions.
• Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile estimates with previous estimates.
• Reconcile estimates with outside estimators.
• Lead constructability reviews.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation and selection.
• Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of department bids and estimates.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Medical and emotional and mental health benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior