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 defines our Core Values. If you feel you align with these attributes let’s talk!

We are currently seeking:

Estimators

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

Duties/Responsibilities:

Estimating

• Job site visits when appropriate and assemble After Action Report (AAR)
• Ensure deadlines are met both for review and submittal of proposal
• Estimate project
• Review completed bids with Director of Preconstruction prior to review of VP
• Attend weekly Level 10 Preconstruction meetings
• Ensure information on Follow Up CRM is both current and accurate

Sales

• Follow up and correspond with customers of recent proposals following Preconstruction Procedures’ timelines
• Discuss sales strategy with Director of Preconstruction/VP on current estimates
• Notify Director of Preconstruction of sale in order for project setup process to begin
• Other duties as assigned.

 Preconstruction

• Upon project setup of any project, ensure all appropriate information is set up properly in Project file for smooth transition and turnover to Operations
• Review and approve scope portion of contract/PO with Director of Operations
• Meet with VP for assembly of Master Tracking Form on all projects
• Turnover to assigned Project Manager

Change Orders

• If Preconstruction team is tasked with it, work with Project Management for document review, assembly, and submittal of change order(s)
• Estimate change orders of project with which it sold the original contract
• Review with Director of Preconstruction
• Submit to Project Management for final review (PM to submit change order to customer)

Other

• Make suggestions to senior management for any improvements to the estimating/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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bluebeam or similar software.
• FollowUp CRM or similar software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Business or related job experience
• Three years of related experience, preferred.

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.