Residential Construction Estimator.
Job Overview:
JAKE Premier, LLC, is a residential construction management firm, based out of West Chester, PA. We are looking for an experienced Residential Construction Estimator to join our growing team. If you are hard-working, enjoy taking part in home renovations, and building custom homes, JAKE Premier, LLC is an excellent place to grow your career. Apply today.
Responsibilities for Residential Construction Estimator:
- Analyze construction documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
- Calculate the quantity of materials needed for new home construction / renovations.
- Prepare material & labor quotes based on current market costs.
- Proactive follow-up with team members and management to assure completeness of estimate.
- Collaborate, collect, and organize data provided by clients & management to provide detailed & accurate estimates.
- Initiate agreements and negotiations with sub-contractors that will maximize value, quality, and delivery of products.
- Manage bids from vendors / suppliers.
- Regularly review actual versus estimated materials on completion of projects to assure accuracy.
- Assist with securing applicable project permits.
- Assist the production team with building client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and selections related items.
- Meet with client to review “what to expect” and provide direction on how to best move through the design and finish selection process (along with designer).
- Assist with developing internal and client reports, including project budgeting, cost reports, and project status reports.
- Assist with supplier invoicing process.
Qualifications for Residential Construction Estimator.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
- Skilled at budgeting and negotiating.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to track and manage selections for multiple projects.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Functions effectively as part of a team.
- Proficient analytical and math skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of residential estimating required.
- Experience with new home and residential construction required.
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word & Quickbooks.
- Knowledge of Buildertrend software preferred.
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Driver's License (Required).
Additional Benefits:
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Vacation.
- Company Cell Phone.
- Health Benefits.