Remodeling Cost Estimator — Precision & Collaboration

COCOON; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Plan + 3% company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Coverage

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Opportunities to learn and grow within

Job summary

COCOON is reimagining the remodeling experience in Chester, PA, seeking a Cost Evaluator to join the Project Development Team. You will build detailed project estimates within 3–5 business days, ensure alignment with scope, and provide clear breakouts for Project Advisors during customer presentations.

You will collaborate with Sales, Design, and Production, review EVA reports, analyze variances, and contribute to SOP updates while maintaining precision and a process-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an estimating role.
• Experience in residential construction ( remodeling preferred ).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with formulas and conditional formatting.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, contracts, schedules, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate & timely estimates within 3–5 business days.
• Use standardized estimating templates and cost standards for consistency.
• Provide breakouts or supporting details for Project Advisors as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, and Production to clarify scope.
• Review EVA reports and analyze estimates vs. actuals to improve accuracy.
• Update or create SOPs as processes evolve.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Tools

BuilderTrend

Job description

COCOON is reimagining the remodeling experience in Chester, PA, seeking a Cost Evaluator to join the Project Development Team. You will build detailed project estimates within 3–5 business days, ensure alignment with scope, and provide clear breakouts for Project Advisors during customer presentations.

You will collaborate with Sales, Design, and Production, review EVA reports, analyze variances, and contribute to SOP updates while maintaining precision and a process-driven mindset.