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Residential Construction Estimator / Controller

Jake Premier, LLC
West Chester, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Residential Construction Estimator / Controller

Job Overview

JAKE Premier, LLC, is a residential construction management firm, based out of West Chester, PA. We are looking for an experienced Residential Estimator / Controller to join our growing team. If you are hard-working, detail oriented, and enjoy all things finance and accounting this is the role for you. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Residential Estimator / Controller

  • 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
  • Assist with developing internal and client reports, including project budgeting, cost reports, and project status reports
  • Overseeing financial statements, balance sheets, invoices, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Assist management with important financial decisions
  • Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business
  • Monitor the company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs

Qualifications for Residential Estimator / Controller

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
  • Ability to create reports on costing data
  • Expert analytical and math skills
  • Advanced understanding of finance
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of residential estimating required
  • Relevant costing and analysis experience is desired
  • Experience with new home and residential construction required
  • Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word & Quickbooks
  • Knowledge of Buildertrend software preferred
  • Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • License / Certification

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Additional Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Company Cell Phone
  • Health Benefits
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