Senior Estimator, National Aviation

Description

The Senior Estimator, National Aviation 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.

• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates
• Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews
• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s)
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP
• Lead constructability reviews
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
• Manage Assistant Estimators
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate
• Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projects
• Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates
• Reconcile with outside Estimators
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members
• Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner

Requirements

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 stand; 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.

• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aviation sector
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
• Computer skills
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in Boston, MA is between $174.0 and $256.0 (annualized USD). The expected salary range for this position (Senior Estimator) in New York, NY is between $188.0 and $268.0 (annualized USD). This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications, including budgetary objectives. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

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Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance