Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Job description:

Total Home Manager, a residential carpentry, repairs and maintenance company in the Princeton area seeks a Sales, Estimating and Project Management professional experienced in all aspects of Residential Carpentry, including experience working in a construction office environment.

The ideal candidate will take pride in doing whatever it takes - estimating, sales, client and vendor relations including problem solving, subcontractor meetings and quotes, scheduling, project management and back-office processes to deliver high quality results and client satisfaction, profitably.

The Job

Sales and Estimating

• Meet with prospective clients, to understand their home repair or remodeling needs and develop the scope of the project.
• Work with Company approved subcontractors and suppliers to develop detailed, accurate estimates of the costs and time to complete projects.
• Utilize the company provided estimating, scheduling, and recording keeping applications.
• Professionally present estimates and close the deal.

Project Management

• Efficiently coordinate all aspects of projects and repairs - material purchase and delivery schedules, carpenter, subcontractor and client schedules including demolition, installation, repairs, and maintenance, to stay on schedule and on budget.
• Direct and monitor subcontractors, employee carpenters, and vendors to make sure all adhere to current safety standards, protect client property, secure materials, to deliver high quality results, client satisfaction, and profit.
• Review vendor and sub-contractor invoices for approval, code for accurate project costing, and invoice processing.
• Be available for 24/7 emergency response for member clients.

Job Requirements

• A proven ability to achieve high customer satisfaction and business referrals
• 15 years of residential remodeling and carpentry experience.
• 10 years of sales and estimating experience for residential projects and repairs.
• Skilled in building, installing, and repairing structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry.
• History of estimating and project management including masonry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, roofing.
• Outstanding verbal communication and customer relation skills.
• Professional in demeanor and appearance.
• Highly organized, accustomed to multitasking to handle multiple jobs in different phases at the same time.
• Residence near the Princeton area a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), internet, and phone apps with ability to learn new applications.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Jobber a plus.

What to Send Us

• Your resume showing details of your residential construction, estimate samples, remodeling, and office experience.
• Any project photos, awards, certifications, or client letters that demonstrate how well suited you are for this role.