Assistant Estimator- Commercial Construction

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 $9 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.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 ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .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. The Assistant Estimator is responsible for assisting with all aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection:Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor bid list.Understand a scope of work prepared by an Estimator or Senior Estimator and provide scoping assistance.Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback:Assist the Estimator in keeping subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process.Send out documents, bid clarifications and addenda to subs.Receive sub RFI's and transmit to Estimators.Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator on bid dayCall subcontractors for pricingCheck the fax machines and mail boxes for bids and distribute bids to the Estimators.Prepare trade spread sheets and list scope of work with the project Estimator(s).Participate in project walkthroughs as required.Assist the Estimating Coordinator, after the bid goes in, with organizing the bid box and checking to make sure that each sub is entered into the S4 database.Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting packageAssist in developing Exhibit BsAttend Training classes as required:Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field~Electrical Estimating experience preferred.~ Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.~ Experience with estimating software such as Intellibid, Accubid, Timberline, OST, MC2~ Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.~ Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.~ Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.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.