RUSSCO, Inc. is one of the nation's leading interior general contractors, specializing in finishing commercial and interior space. Founded in 1952, Russell Pichette as Russell & Co., began building and maintaining drive-in theaters. For over 35 years, RUSSCO has a specialty in retail and commercial construction for clients such as Cava, Under Armour, Starbucks, Sephora, Lululemon, Barnes and Noble, Vineyard Vines, The North Face, Williams Sonoma and more.
Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Russco performs 70% of work outside of New England extending to projects in over 35 states. Russco is known for genuine customer service and being an organization that cares about our clients and all people.
**Job Summary:**
The Estimator is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate, detailed bids and cost estimates, ensuring competitive and comprehensive proposals that align with company standards and client requirements. The Estimator will be team focused, detail oriented, and understand methods and processes for estimating and deliver against those methods and processes. This role is critical to Russco as each project awarded drives Russco's revenue.
**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
* Ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.
* Analyze architectural drawings, perform material takeoffs, obtain material pricing, and conform to specifications.
* Collects and analyzes data on all of the factors which may affect costs, such as materials, labor, location, duration of the project, utilities, etc.
* Develops an estimate for each project based on the site and building plan parameters and submits it to the Estimating Manager and collaborates with the team prior to submitting.
* Creates and maintain detailed bid documents.
* Develop & maintain positive relationships with the team, suppliers, sub-contractors and customers.
**Experience and Background:**
* Experience estimating tenant improvements, retail, restaurants, hospitality, or similar projects in commercial construction, development, or design.
* An understanding of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of retail/interior buildings and site-work related thereto.
* A working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical work.
* Technologically savvy,with such as: Viewpoint, Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, Microsoft Office, Apple (macOS/iOS).
* Strong team player abilities and experience, with the ability to coordinate work on multiple facets of a project.
* Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.
* A "Push" personality - biased toward action - constantly striving to be the best.
* Ability to analyze and track projects from origination to award.
* Excellent planning, communication, and analytic skills.
* An ability to switch focus when needed to deal with problems as they arise or to go after best-fit projects for the company
**Ideal Attributes:**
* Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.
* Strong internal drive for excellence and high standards.
* Operates with integrity, urgency and attention to detail.
* Understands deeply the importance of client relationships
**Why Join Russco:**
* Family-owned, relationship-driven company with owner-level commitment to project success.
* Competitive salary, bonus program, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and profit sharing.
* Career growth opportunities in a supportive and fun team environment.
* Work on exciting projects with household name clients.
