Residential Construction Estimator

True North Construction; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

In-office role in Spring House/Ambler,

Job summary

True North Construction, based in Spring House, PA, is seeking a Residential Construction Estimator to support budgeting, takeoffs, and pricing for remodeling projects. This in-office role involves coordination with owners, PMs, vendors and trade partners, with occasional site visits to confirm field conditions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and organized, with 1–3 years of residential estimating or related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of residential estimating, project coordination, construction administration, or trade experience preferred.
• Residential construction experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and construction scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with estimating software such as JobTread or similar is a plus.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates or deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, scopes of work, specifications, and project details to prepare estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and subcontracted work.
• Request, organize, and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Help prepare preliminary budgets and detailed construction estimates.
• Track allowances, change orders, pricing updates, and cost adjustments.
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost information.
• Identify scope gaps, pricing concerns, or missing information early.
• Coordinate with project managers, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Occasionally visit job sites to confirm field conditions or scope assumptions.
• Support accurate, honest, and well-organized pre-construction planning.

Skills

Residential estimating

Project coordination

Construction administration

Trade experience

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

JobTread

Communication

Driver's license

Spanish language

Tools

JobTread

Job description

Location:

Based in Spring House, PA (in-office role with occasional local job site visits).

Estimate With Accuracy. Support Projects Built to Last.

True North Construction

True North Construction is a residential remodeling and design-build company serving homeowners in and around Spring House, PA. The company manages the full remodeling process, from planning and design alignment to construction, with a focus on clarity, quality, and reducing budget guesswork for clients.

True North Construction is looking for a Residential Construction Estimator. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and interested in supporting residential remodeling projects behind the scenes. The estimator will help prepare accurate budgets, estimates, takeoffs, and pricing information for residential additions, renovations, and remodeling projects. This position will work closely with ownership, project managers, vendors, suppliers, and trade partners to support accurate and timely estimates.

Key responsibilities:

• Review drawings, scopes of work, specifications, and project details to prepare estimates
• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and subcontracted work
• Request, organize, and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Help prepare preliminary budgets and detailed construction estimates
• Track allowances, change orders, pricing updates, and cost adjustments
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost information
• Identify scope gaps, pricing concerns, or missing information early
• Coordinate with project managers, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers
• Occasionally visit job sites to confirm field conditions or scope assumptions
• Support accurate, honest, and well-organized pre-construction planning

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of residential estimating, project coordination, construction administration, or trade experience preferred
• Residential construction experience required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and construction scopes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with estimating software such as JobTread or similar is a plus
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates or deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license required
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Pay and Benefits:

• Full-time, W-2 employee position
• Pay: $40,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience, estimating background, and software proficiency.
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• In-office role based in the Spring House/Ambler, PA area

Why True North Construction:

True North Construction believes great remodeling starts with clear planning, honest pricing, and strong communication. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work and wants to support high-quality residential projects from the estimating and pre-construction side. The company is guided by integrity, craftsmanship, smarter building practices, and a commitment to creating an experience that clients genuinely enjoy and remember.

True North Construction encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Experience

Entry-Level (1 - 3 years)

Job type

Full Time

Additional benefits

• Full-time, W-2 employee position
• In-office role based in the Spring House/Ambler, PA area