Residential Construction Estimator

Residential Construction Estimator

Gap, PA

Put your construction estimating experience to work in a rewarding role offering exceptional earning potential, a variety of residential projects, and the opportunity to directly influence project profitability—all within a close-knit company that values quality, integrity, and doing things right.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Exceptional Earning Potential: Earn $90,000-$115,000 in total annual compensation, with quarterly profit sharing included in the package. A strong earning opportunity that recognizes your experience and contributions!
• Room to Grow: Build your career with opportunities for growth within the company.
• Variety in Your Work: Apply your estimating expertise across a wide range of residential and outdoor living construction projects.
• Meaningful Impact: Your estimates and job cost management will directly support profitable projects and successful outcomes.
• Straightforward Culture: Join a practical, close-knit team that values people, works collaboratively, and keeps unnecessary politics out of the workplace. Work for a faith-based company committed to quality, integrity, and creativity.

About Us

M. Jay Builders is a Gap, PA-based construction company serving homeowners and home builders throughout Lancaster and Chester Counties, with expertise in siding, roofing, stucco remediation, outdoor living, and other construction services. Since 2007, we've built our company around skilled craftsmanship, straightforward service, and a commitment to doing quality work with integrity and creativity. We're a faith-based team that values people, keeps our commitments, and treats others with care.

What You'll Do as a Residential Construction Estimator

• Build estimates from the ground up by breaking projects into individual components and calculating material, labor, and installation costs
• Coordinate pricing with established vendors and expand resources as needed to build complete, competitive estimates.
• Handle light invoicing and accounts receivable responsibilities as part of day-to-day office operations.
• Communicate clear job details, costs, and project information to employees, customers, and the owner.
• Provide field support for construction projects in progress, including occasional visits to local job sites.
• Report monthly job status and project information to the owner, escalating urgent issues when needed.

Our Ideal Residential Construction Estimator

• Experienced: At least 2 years of construction estimating experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Creative & Analytical: Enjoy digging into project details, solving problems, and independently working through material quantities, labor requirements, and construction costs to develop accurate estimates.
• Construction-Savvy: Understand the day-to-day essentials of the construction industry and be comfortable visiting and walking active job sites.
• Technically Capable: Work confidently in Microsoft Excel and Word; QuickBooks Online experience is a plus.
• Proactive: Respond promptly to employee and customer needs while keeping project information organized and moving forward.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborate with a close-knit, faith-based team while reflecting M. Jay Builders' commitment to quality, integrity, and creativity.

What We Offer Our Estimator

• $90,000-$115,000 Total Compensation
• Health Insurance Option
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% Match
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Computer Provided
• Company Apparel
• Yearly Company Events

To Apply

Construction Estimators, Residential Construction Estimators, and Commercial Construction Estimators with at least 2 years of estimating experience are encouraged to explore this opportunity with M. Jay Builders in Gap, PA, serving construction projects throughout Lancaster and Chester Counties.

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