Estimator Residential Construction

Harrisburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Estimator/Project Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of residential construction projects from initial estimating through project completion and warranty. This position is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates managing budgets coordinating project documentation and communication and ensuring a seamless client experience throughout the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating:

Receive plans and specifications from Sales and complete cost estimate for homes and remodels
Obtain/review quotes from vendors/subcontractors for accuracy and prepare pricing for Sales
Finalize Job Cost Budget (add all price updates/changes to the Job Cost) after contract is signed
Update Job Cost Budget weekly during construction with actual costs
Prepare final Budget/Actual report for Construction Manager at the end of each project
Update Estimating Tool as necessary with vendor and subcontractor price changes
Communicate drafting changes/corrections to Draftsperson
Prepare pricing for all change orders for review by Construction Manager and release to client

Construction:

Payment Management
Receive Draw Schedule from Sales or Mortgage Company
Request Draws per schedule during construction
Request final excavation invoices prior to key-turnover
Review Final Job Accounting w/ Construction Manager at end of job for final client payment
Prepare and communicate final payment to client prior to key-turnover

Project Coordination:

Setup and maintain BuilderTrend project for all homes and remodels
Responsible for communication with client at key phases of construction
Schedule and participate in Pre-construction Meetings
Responsible for project selection deadlines
Prepares and submits documentation for required permits
Creates and updates all client files including signed contracts in the cloud intranet and physical folder
Receive review for accuracy and upload Allowance Selections to BT for client approval
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW) for review by Construction Manager and release to subcontractors
Schedule Rough-In Walkthrough with client subcontractors and internal employees
Prepare all necessary plans and specifications for Rough-In Walkthrough
Answers/responds to phone calls emails & messages from clients and vendors within 24 hours
Places orders for materials needed for projects after selections are approved.
Monitors selection approvals by clients; contacts clients to remind them.
Compiles Homeowners Manual for clients upon project completion.
Closes BuilderTrend job after final payment is logged.

Qualifications

3-5 years experience within residential construction in a support role such as estimating project coordination or related.
Experience navigating construction management software BuilderTrend preferred
Experience preparing estimates statements of work budgets and other documentation for residential construction projects

$65000 - $85000 a year

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Position SummaryThe Estimator/Project Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of residential construction projects from initial estimating through project completion and warranty. This position is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates managing budgets coordinat...