Strategy Manager

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

About The Position

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 . Role Summary 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 . Suffolk is a $8 B+ construction company, leveraging high-performing people, innovative processes, and cutting-edge technologies to drive 10%+ annual growth over the last decade while reshaping city skylines across the country . Going forward, our goal is to grow core construction revenue by 5 0% over the next 5 years, while simultaneously transforming our identity from a standalone construction company to an integrated , end-to-end real estate platform including design, specialty trades, and investment in construction technologies . The Strategy team is at the center, leading this transformation by defining Suffolk’s enterprise strategy and designing the path to get there. The Strategy Manager will play a pivotal role by collaborating with senior leadership to unlock market and operational insights, define corporate and business unit strategies, and drive implementation throughout the company. The Strategy team is made up of former MBB consultants, with the role reporting to a former BCG P roject Leader.

Requirements

2-4 years of pre-MBA strategy consulting experience
Strong problem-solving skills including using a hypothesis-driven approach to d efin e and deconstruct problems , s tructur e appropriate quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses , and i dentify implications and "so what ’ s" of data and analysis
Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize and drive multiple simultaneous projects
Strong financial and E xcel modeling skills ; experience in Tableau and Alteryx preferred, but not
Commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence whenever possible to increase the efficiencies, speed, and quality of work product
Ability to formulate and deliver complex information to senior management in a concise and clear way , in both written and oral presentation
Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities with demonstrated ability to gain the confidence of individuals at all levels of the company
E nthusiasm for construction industry, Suffolk, and the enterprise’s long-term strategy / vision
Willingness to get hands dirty and do whatever it takes to ensure succes s
C ommitment to Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Nice To Haves

1-2 years within construction, manufacturing, or adjacent industry preferred, but not
Experience within construction, manufacturing, or adjacent industry preferred , but not

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leaders across the company to identify , prioritize, and solve key strategic challenges : Define project scope, construct project workplans, execute defect-free analysis, and generate corresponding actionable recommendations
C ommunicat e with critical stakeholders to generate ‘buy-in’ and partnership in solution creation and implementation
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to convey complex ideas, drive project plans, and moderate discussion and debate with increasing independence
Prepare executive level presentations summarizing findings and recommending actions
Guide the implementation of strategic projects including implementation planning, milestone and metric- setting, and on-going tracking
Leverage market research and strategic frameworks to c reate strategic plans for Suffolk enterprise and individual regions/ business units, including support of annual and 5-year planning proces s es
Support the business planning and process development of internal start-ups and new verticals within the Suffolk enterprise
Analyze new market opportunities within and outside the core business and develop business plans to assess growth potential and go-to-market strategy
Provide thought partnership to Strategy department peers and leadership to progress and implement initiatives tied to overall Enterprise strategy
Develop corresponding organizational, operating, and financial models to enable implementation of strategic decisions
‘Manage up’ by appropriately engaging team and company leadership on critical findings or decision points, while acting as a collaborative partner and mentor to colleagues across the Enterprise