Estimator

Tusco, Inc.; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading perimeter security solutions contractor in Cottondale, AL, is seeking an Estimator to analyze costs and prepare proposals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include attending pre-bid meetings, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring proposal deadlines are met. Tusco offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience preferred.
• Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with CAD or Revit is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD/Revit is a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam or estimating tools and FollowUp CRM preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs for assigned projects and prepare estimations.
• Attend pre-bid strategy meetings and manage proposal submissions.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors for comprehensive proposals.
• Estimate projects with bid validation, quantity take-off, and vendor/subcontractor solicitation.
• Coordinate with vendors/subcontractors to gather complete proposals.
• Plan for pre-bid strategy meetings and participate in weekly preconstruction meetings.
• Review bids with Director of Preconstruction and notify sales leadership.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated

Travel

Lifting up to 15 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Business or related job experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

FollowUp CRM

CAD

Revit

Job description

When you join Tusco, you not only become a member of one of the most respected perimeter security solutions teams, but you also become a member of the Tusco family. If you are motivated to achieve success with a rapidly growing security solutions leader Tusco is interested in you!

Tusco has become an award-winning organization through PERFORMANCE excellence, shared EXPERIENCE, a positive ATTITUDE and trusting RELATIONSHIPS which define our Core Values. If you feel you align with these attributes let’s talk!

We are currently seeking an Estimator

The Estimator will collect and analyze information to estimate costs of products and services for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Job site visits when appropriate and assemble After Action Report (AAR)
• Ensure deadlines are met both for review and submittal of proposal
• Fill out Tusco Prebid Scope Checklist in a complete and accurate manner
• Estimate project with 100% bid validation including quantity take-off, vendor solicitation and subcontractor solicitation.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractor to ensure we have the necessary proposals for a complete and comprehensive proposal.
• Plan and prepare for pre-bid strategy meetings
• Review completed bids (both Bid Estimate Form and Commercial Proposal) with Director of Preconstruction
• Attend and actively participate in the weekly Preconstruction meetings
• Ensure information on Master Bid & Sales Log is current and accurate
• Ensure information on FollowUp CRM is current, accurate and complete
• Follow up and correspond with customers of recently submitted proposals following Preconstruction Procedures’ timelines.
• Discuss sales strategy with Director of Preconstruction and Director of Physical Security on current estimates.
• Notify Director of Preconstruction of sales so that the project setup process and handoff can be completed in a timely manner.

Preconstruction

• Upon project setup of any awarded project, ensure all appropriate information is set up properly in Project file for smooth transition and turnover to Project Management and Operations Team.
• Review and approve scope portion of Contract or Purchase Order (PO) with Director of Operations and other QAQC Managers
• Meet with Director of Preconstruction for assembly of Master Tracking Form on all projects
• Responsible for preparing agenda and supporting documents for Turnover Meeting to assigned Project Manager and Operations Team

Change Orders

• Support Project Management as required with document review, assembly, and submittal of change order(s). Including quantity takeoff and pricing solicitation from vendors and subcontractors
• Review proposed change orders with Director of Preconstruction
• Submit to Project Management and Director of Physical Security for final review and approval.

Other

• Make suggestions to senior management for any improvements to the estimating/preconstruction/sales process.
• Assist with Preconstruction team’s productivity and motivate same to reach daily/weekly/monthly goals.
• Develop goals with assistance of Director of Preconstruction for leads, bids, and sales.
• Take ownership of all tasks and take initiative to go above and beyond what is asked
• Embody Tusco core values in all aspects of this role
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Business or related job experience
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bluebeam or similar software for Estimating quantities.
• FollowUp CRM or similar software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CAD and or Revit is beneficial
• Self-motivated.
• Travel as needed.
• Potentially prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

What we offer

Tusco employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), career development classes, paid time off and many more benefits.

About Tusco, Inc.

Established in 1974, Tusco, Inc. has become one of the nation’s leading and most respected perimeter security solutions contractors, providing sales and installation of crash rated fencing and gates, wedge barriers, bollards, drop arms, structured cabling, video surveillance, and access control systems. Tusco also provides services in systems integration and perimeter security site assessments and consulting.

Our performance history includes job locations that span from West coast to East coast as well as select international sites where we have provided state of the art perimeter security solutions to clients such as government agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and EPA, military bases, data centers, state capitol and federal buildings, universities, industrial facilities, spectator sports venues, office complexes, multifamily unit developments, churches, schools, and many others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.