Residential Construction Estimator / Controller - Jake Premier, LLC
West Chester, PA 19380
About the Job
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
Source : Jake Premier, LLC