Assistant Project Manager/Jr. Estimator
Company Summary:
RUSSCO, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading retail general contractors, specializing in finishing commercial and retail interior space. Founded in 1952, Russell Pichette as Russell & Co., began building and maintaining drive-in theaters. For over 25 years, RUSSCO has had a specialty in retail including clients such as CAVA, GAP, J. Crew, Lululemon, Old Navy, The North Face, Moncler, Victoria Secret and Williams Sonoma.
Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, RUSSCO performs 70% of work outside of New England extending to projects in over 35 states. Starting as a family business, RUSSCO is known for genuine customer service and cares about all people.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager/Jr. Estimator's responsibility is to support Project Managers & Estimators across the company in many capacities, including communicating effectively and efficiently, solicit and review subcontractor bids for multiple trades, assist in the preparation of detailed project estimates, communicate between office team and field team; this role is also required to provide and promote RUSSCO’s interests in all matters relating to the project.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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To assist the Project Manager(s) in the development and refinement of the Project Schedule, and to work with the Project Manager(s) to keep the schedules properly updated, and to see that the job meets the various required dates.
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To plan and review the Construction Program with the Project Manager(s) including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment and manpower.
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Digitally organize plan files for updates/revisions once received by client, engineer, architect, etc.
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Communicate plan updates for current projects to appropriate team members (Project Manager, Superintendent, Subcontractors, etc.).
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Support Project Managers and office team in creating and submitting legal contracts to Sub- contractors.
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Solicit and review subcontractor bids for multiple trades (e.g., MEP, framing, finishes, millwork) to ensure complete and competitive pricing
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Assist in preparing detailed project estimates for retail, restaurant and other interior construction projects
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Perform quantity takeoffs from architectural and MEP drawings using estimating software and plan sets
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Maintain and update subcontractor and vendor bid lists, ensuring coverage across all scopes of work
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Analyze bid proposals for scope completeness, exclusions, and pricing accuracy
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Coordinate with subcontractors to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with project requirements
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Assist in assembling bid packages, including scope sheets, inclusions/exclusions, and qualifications
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Support value engineering efforts by identifying cost-saving alternatives and substitutions
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Track and organize historical cost data to improve future estimating accuracy
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Participate in bid reviews and internal estimate reconciliation meetings
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Provide Sub-contractors necessary information regarding legal documentation required, communicating resources, etc.
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Technology implementation and support for field team including filtering iOS tech support and purchasing product through Apple Business.
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To maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project including the public.
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To examine the contract drawings, specifications and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations, and to bring these to the attention of the Project Manager(s).
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
RUSSCO is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
