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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 and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
The Role:
The MEP Estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in various construction projects. This position involves collaboration with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting and project forecasting for large-scale projects. The MEP Estimator plays a key role in the preconstruction process, contributing to informed decision-making and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed MEP estimates (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) for construction projects in the Mission Critical sector, in particular Data Centers
- Analyze project drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine project scope and required materials, labor, and equipment.
- Collaborate with internal teams (project management, engineering, procurement) and external parties (architects, subcontractors, vendors) to develop accurate cost estimates.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from MEP subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive and complete estimates.
- Prepare cost comparisons and value engineering options to optimize project efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Track and monitor market trends, material pricing, and labor costs to ensure estimates are current and competitive.
- Provide risk analysis and identify potential project challenges related to MEP systems and budgets.
- Participate in client and team meetings to present estimates, address questions, and explain cost drivers.
- Support bid submissions and negotiate with subcontractors/vendors as needed.
- Maintain and update estimating databases, templates, and historical cost data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in estimating MEP systems for construction projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, codes, and construction methods.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam) and MS Office Suite.
- Knowledge of market conditions and pricing trends for MEP materials and labor.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in estimates and forecasts.
- Experience with design-build and preconstruction phases for large-scale commercial projects and familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes and technologies a plus.
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.
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.
Job Title: Electrical QA Inspector – Semiconductor Manufacturing (Fab Project)
Location: Manassas, VA
Project: Large-Scale Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility
About the Project
We are supporting a major semiconductor manufacturing expansion in Manassas, contributing to one of the most advanced fabrication (fab) environments in the United States. This high-profile project involves complex electrical systems, cleanroom infrastructure, and mission-critical power distribution systems essential to semiconductor production.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA Inspector with semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing experience to support a large-scale fab construction project. This role is responsible for ensuring all electrical installations meet project specifications, NEC requirements, industry standards, and client quality expectations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in mission-critical facilities, cleanroom environments, or semiconductor fabs and a strong understanding of electrical quality control processes in large industrial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality assurance inspections of electrical installations including:
- Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
- Switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems
- Cable tray, conduit, and grounding systems
- Cleanroom electrical systems and specialty equipment feeds
- Verify installation compliance with:
- NEC and applicable codes
- Project drawings and specifications
- ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
- Conduct field inspections and document findings through QA reports
- Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project management teams
- Witness and document testing and commissioning activities
- Track deficiencies, manage punch lists, and verify corrective actions
- Support turnover documentation and system handover processes
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of electrical QA/QC inspection experience in industrial or mission-critical construction
- Electrical journeyman, Master Electrician, or Electrical Engineer.
- Semiconductor fab, cleanroom, or data center project experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical construction standards
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Experience with submittal reviews, RFIs, and change documentation
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred
Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow
Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers reliable, high-impact solutions that protect lives, support infrastructure projects, and keep communities moving safely.
Traffic Safety Supplies is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serving Virginia and Maryland with a comprehensive range of traffic safety equipment, signage, and support services for projects of all sizes.
With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and compliance, Traffic Safety Supplies helps ensure safe, efficient operations across work zones and beyond. Our team is committed to delivering the products, speed, and service our clients need to keep projects on track.
Our services and capabilities include:
- Sales and supply of traffic control equipment, work zone materials, and personal safety gear
- Products that are high-quality, reliable, and fully compliant with safety regulations
- Fast-turn sign manufacturing, including construction, street, regulatory, and warning signs
- All signage produced to MUTCD standards, with an emphasis on speed and precision
- Equipment repair services with quick turnaround times to minimize downtime
- Trade-in and consignment options, making it easy to upgrade or manage equipment inventories
Known for being faster than the competition, Traffic Safety Supplies delivers dependable signage and equipment solutions that help keep work zones safe, organized, and efficient.
Why Work with Helix & Traffic Safety Supplies?
- A strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability
- Hands-on work supporting safe, compliant work zones
- Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
- The support of a national organization with strong regional expertise
What to Expect
Our work is fast-paced, detail-driven, and essential. Every role at Traffic Safety Supplies plays a vital part in keeping projects across Virginia and Maryland safe, compliant, and moving forward. If you’re dependable, quality-focused, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.
Position Overview
Traffic Safety Supplies is seeking a versatile Administrative / Accounting Assistant to support our accounting operations and help streamline daily financial processes. This role is critical in supporting increased scale and operational complexity while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
This position will work closely with accounting leadership and play a key role in invoice processing, transaction management, and NetSuite-related functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily invoice processing and transaction entry in NetSuite
- Support general accounting functions and reconciliations
- Help close operational gaps created by growth and increased transaction volume
- Provide administrative support related to accounting workflows
- Collaborate with accounting leadership to improve processes and efficiency
- Adapt to evolving responsibilities based on business needs
Qualifications
- 1–3+ years of experience in administrative support or accounting roles
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
- Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach, and Orlando, FL with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.
The Assistant Superintendent will coordinate all functions of the job site while providing excellent customer service. Will work together with the project superintendent, project managers, and engineers to form an effective management team for our clients. Duties to include but not limited to:
Essential Functions:
- Uses Nichols Contracting, Inc.’s Performance Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the work of subcontractors, laborers, and other partners to ensure compliance with relevant laws, protection of the company from risk, and compliance with established budgets and deadlines with assistance from Superintendent
- With Assistance from the Superintendent - Guides and assists employees in identifying, analyzing, and resolving existing or anticipated obstacles in a manner to meet task/project schedules
- Identify the causes of cost variances and eliminate negative variances
- Maintain high-quality control while implementing good construction safety practices with all on-site activity and perform safety meetings
- Assist in conducting systematic quality control inspections and accurately documents project work situations in a timely manner, both written and verbal, to ensure the protection of the Company through proper documentation (i.e. possible liens and or claims)
- Prepares daily logs, handles deliveries, and manages job site cleanliness and safety
- Ability to Learn, Understand and follows state, and local codes
- Understanding and enforcement of O.S.H.A. requirements
- Report accidents, incidents or illegal activities occurring on the worksite to the Human Resources in a timely manner as outlined per the Company policy manual
- With Assistance from the Superintendent, Inspects subcontractor performance to conform to contract agreements and schedules
- Must be able to coordinate and supervise subcontractors and Nichols Manpower with the assistance of the Superintendent
- Assist in conducting project closings, updates punch lists and creates information for record drawings
- Maintain and keep inventory of all tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- At least three years of experience as a Foreman or Field Engineer or construction related experience
- Industrial and Government Construction experience is a plus
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills
- Proficient with reading, understanding, and interpreting plans, specifications, drawings, contracts, and other documents.
- OSHA 30, First Aid, & CPR Certification
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges and to attend Continual Education Classes that supports current and future positions
- Ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet critical deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience is required
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
- Ability to independently reach, twist, and bend.
- Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and
- Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.
Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more
Salary: Competitive Salary plus performance based Bonus incentives
Employee Acknowledgement:
I have read the above position description and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.
Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s With Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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 $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.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 and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
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.
The Role:
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection:
- Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
- 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
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback:
- Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
- Answer subcontractor questions
- Prepare RFI's to the design team
Preconstruction Abilities:
- Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitation
- Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction
Conceptual Estimating:
- Assist the Senior Estimator by preparing take off quantities of areas and counts of items
Hard Bid and Design Build Estimating:
- Procure drawings and specifications from architect or owner
- Date stamp all drawings and spec books
- Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications
- Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
- Put construction documents in plan room
- Create bid binder or bid box. Take off of items to be priced by SCCI. We should attempt to do a complete Control Estimate
- Attend site visits
- Read all assigned plans and specs completely
- Call to confirm local building permit rates
- Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
- Assist in the creation of bid packages for the subs
Turn Over Meetings:
- Assist the Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
- Attend the Turn Over Meeting
Exhibit B's & Scope Sheets:
- Assist the Senior Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates:
- Prepare thorough scope of work spreadsheets. Always try to prepare a thorough control estimate for every trade you are responsible for. Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator
Bid Day Activities:
- Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
- Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets ASAP
- Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
- Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Post Bid Activities:
- Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets
- Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments
- Attend Training classes as required
Qualifications:
- 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
- Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
- 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 blue prints in order 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 Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
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.
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.
Overview: The Packaging Mechanic plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations by performing setups and maintenance tasks on assigned production lines. This position requires in-depth knowledge of each component in a bottle packaging line, the correct setup, connection between components, and efficient completion of changeovers. The ideal candidate can operate multiple machines simultaneously and perform maintenance on various equipment within the bottle packaging area, including bottle unscramblers, tablet counters, cappers, labelers, and case packers.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and repairs on packaging and pneumatic equipment.
- Conduct machine changeovers, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical systems, and make appropriate repairs.
- Execute daily preventative maintenance on packaging equipment, conveyors, compressors, and assist with equipment installations.
- Complete work orders for machinery repairs, interpret equipment manuals, diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment.
- Utilize hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in daily tasks.
- Set up full line configurations independently, identifying and reporting any faulty operations or defective materials.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, cGMPs, ethical practices, and SOPs, completing documentation such as operation logs and batch records accurately.
- Perform quality inspections during operations, adhering to product quality standards, and execute all required sampling and testing.
- Train and guide Packaging Operators in safe and effective machine operation, including breakdown and sanitation tasks.
- Adhere to proper gowning and hygiene as per SOPs and cGMPs, promoting a safe work environment by following all safety protocols.
- Support other mechanical or maintenance needs as required and maintain regular, punctual attendance with flexibility for extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
- Perform additional job-related tasks as assigned by management.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance of bottle packaging lines, including troubleshooting, repairs, setup, and disassembly.
- 2+ years of experience in nutraceutical, supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing in a maintenance mechanic role for bottle packaging lines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
- Proficient in using measuring equipment like micrometers, calipers, scales, and Volt/Ohm Meters.
- Familiarity with cGMP and OSHA standards; strong mechanical aptitude for machine repair and troubleshooting.
- Basic English reading and writing skills, with PLC knowledge being an added advantage.
- General proficiency with PCs.
Send us an email to and tell me why you’re interested.
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 $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.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 and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
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.
The Role:
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
- Write and send out an Invitation to Bid.
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.
Preconstruction, Conceptual and Design Build Estimating:
- Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.
Hard Bid Estimating:
- Assist the Estimator with basic quantity take offs.
- Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator on bid day
- Call subcontractors for pricing
- Check the fax machines and mail boxes for bids and distribute bids to the Estimators.
- Create transmittals for the printer.
- Prepare bid packages to be sent to the subs.
- Prepare trade spread sheets and list scope of work with the project Estimator(s).
- Log in sub pricing to the bid spread sheets.
- Participate in sub scope review meetings.
- Participate in project walkthroughs as required.
Post Bid Activities:
- 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.
Turn Over Meetings:
- Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Exhibit B & Scope Sheets:
- Assist in developing Exhibit Bs
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Report on status of assignments
Attend Training classes as required:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in MEP Estimating or equivalent; 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 read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
- 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.
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.
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.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the company's day-to-day business operations (managing the company budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).
What You Will Own
Production Execution
- Oversee all deck and outdoor living builds from handoff to completion
- Ensure every job hits schedule and margin targets
- Drive daily accountability across crews and project managers
- Overseeing inventory, equipment maintenance, and material logistics.
Scheduling & Capacity
- Build and control the master production schedule
- Align labor, subcontractors, and material flow
- Forecast capacity based on sales pipeline
- Eliminate downtime and inefficiencies
Margin Protection
- Track job costing in real time
- Identify labor overruns immediately
- Reduce waste and rework
- Install KPI accountability across the department
- Gross margin
- Labor efficiency
- Cycle time
- Callbacks
- Schedule variance
Systems & Structure
- Build repeatable workflows
- Standardize scopes and build processes
- Tighten the sales-to-production handoff
- Implement checklists and quality control systems
We don’t operate on memory. We operate on systems.
Leadership
- Lead from the front
- Hold people accountable
- Develop crew leaders
- Set performance standards that stick
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 and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
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.
The Role:
The Senior Estimator 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.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s)
- Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
- Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
- Manage Assistant Estimators
- Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews
- Lead the Estimating team including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators and Career Start team members on projects
- Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Prepare an in-house budget and GMP
- Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work
- Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner
- Prepare value engineering and risk analysis
- Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate
- Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates
- Reconcile with outside Estimators
- Lead constructability reviews
- Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process
- Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets
- Ensure quality control of departments bids and estimates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent
- Computer skills
- Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
- Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, MC2
- Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing
- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
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.
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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Role:
The Director of Estimating is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.
This position can be located in Boston, MA, or Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities:
Department and Staff Management:
- Assign Estimating team members to projects. Balance and manage time of staff.
- Lead bid strategies.
- Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
- Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
- Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
- Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
- Attend executive staff meetings.
- Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.
Unit Cost Pricing:
- Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
- Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production 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.
- Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
- Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
- Track all current market conditions.
Bid Activities:
- Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
- Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
- Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
- Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
- Close out the subcontractor bid process.
- Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
- Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
- Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
- Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
- Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
- Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
- 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
- Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
- Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
- Ability to work with and manage a team
- Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
- Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
- Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
- 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.
- If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets
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.
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.