Job description
Overview:
The Role
Ideal candidiate with have strong experiece in both Scaffolding and Carpentry in formulating take offs for parts. pricing, and labor. Responsibilities:
As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.
About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We’re ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of “Top 400 Contractors.” And we’re proud to be a certified 2022 “Great Place to Work.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Role
Suffolk 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 leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.
The Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.
Ideal candidiate with have strong experiece in both Scaffolding and Carpentry in formulating take offs for parts. pricing, and labor.
- Unit Cost Pricing:
- Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
- Prepare detailed take offs of materials.
- Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipment.
- Organize the material and labor information for pricing.
- Solicit material prices from suppliers.
- Obtain current labor rates.
- Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
- Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates.
- Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
- Prepare RFI’s where required for the project scope.
- Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection:
- Prepare subcontractor list manually where needed and solicit pricing to compliment estimate.
- Prepare Bid Invitations
- Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings, and specifications.
- Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list.
- Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work.
- Preconstruction Abilities:
- Assist the Project management team with quantity take offs and pre job equipment lists and labor requirements.
- Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction.
- Documentation:
- Procure drawings and specifications from customer, architect, or owner where needed.
- Date stamp all drawings and spec books
- Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications.
- Confirm with customer, architect/owner that all construction documents have been received.
- Create bid folder specific to project logging all correspondence.
- Attend site visits.
- Read all assigned plans and specs completely.
- Call to confirm local building permit rates.
- Exhibit B's & Scope Sheets:
- Assist the Division Manager with Exhibit B verification of correct scope and sheet preparation as needed for submittal of accurate estimates.
- Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates:
- Prepare thorough scope of work spreadsheets to enable job cost and production tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review completed projects for performance, production, and job cost KPI’s.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments.
- Attend Training classes as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
- 3-6 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
- Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer skills.
- Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow.
- Understanding of Construction Documents
- Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section
- Ability to read & interpret blueprints to understand the scope of work at SD, DD, and CD phases of design.
- Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details, and specifications.
- Candidate must possess Liberty’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
- Proven experience with the co-ordination and execution of project goals within budget and to specification in accordance with the project schedule.
- Strong project management, cost estimating and financial skills.
- A demonstrated background in the understanding of the importance of project safety.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organized with effective time management and logical decision-making skills
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Willingness to travel at times to other regions for support or to various construction sites within region.
- Thorough working knowledge of Word processing programs, Excel, Outlook and Revu or Adobe.
While 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 stands; 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 Statement:
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. 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.
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