CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT: ESTIMATOR Position: Estimator – Commercial Access Control, Doors & Gates Company: [Your Company Name] Location: [Your Town/City] Salary: Attractive, commensurate with experience + benefits package About Us: [Your Company Name] is a respected and established leader in the design, supply, and installation of integrated security and access solutions. We specialize in high-specification commercial projects, providing everything from automated gates and doors to sophisticated electronic access control systems for a diverse client base. The Role: We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Estimator to play a pivotal role in our continued success. You will be responsible for producing comprehensive and accurate cost estimates that are both competitive and profitable, ensuring we win key contracts. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Carefully review invitation-to-tender documents, project specifications, and architectural drawings. Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare robust cost models for materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor services. Identify potential risks and opportunities within tender documents. Source and negotiate the best prices from our supply chain. Prepare and submit professional, compliant tender proposals within strict deadlines. Hand over successful projects to the operations team with a comprehensive briefing. Maintain and update the estimating database and cost libraries. Essential Skills & Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar estimating role. Industry background in one of the following is essential: Access Control & Security, Door & Gate Manufacturing/Installation, Building Materials, or Construction Sub-contracting (e.g., electrical, glazing, metalwork). High proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. Strong IT skills, including advanced MS Excel; experience with estimating software is a strong advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Qualifications: HNC/HND or equivalent in a Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying field. CSCS Card. SMSTS or SSSTS. What We Offer: A competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension contribution. Paid professional memberships and ongoing training. The chance to work on high-profile, interesting projects. A supportive and collaborative company culture. Application Process: To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience [Your Company Name] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Janus Property Company, an extraordinary Harlem-based affordable housing and commercial development and management company, is seeking a Staff Accountant. We have an immediate opening for a professional to assist in all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting for our properties. Responsibilities include: · Assist the Controller in all bookkeeping and accounting functions including bank reconciliations and entering invoices and rent payments into MRI software. · Supervise the bookkeeper to confirm correct codes are used for payments and correct and timely deposits of AR. · Under the direction of the Controller, enter Journal Entries and Accruals to allow timely issuance of monthly Profit + Loss statements. · Perform allocations of expenses among entities by creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets. · Carefully maintaining books of various entities to differentiate between ownership companies accurately. · Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports to lenders and partners. · As directed by the Controller, work with outside accounting firms for annual compilations or audits. · Special projects relating to real estate: RPIE’s and Tax Certs, for example. · Work with Property Management staff on the tracking of insurance coverage required of contractors and commercial tenants. Janus brings institutional capital and expertise to New York’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and is committed to excellence in everything we do. We currently own and manage almost 400 units plus over 650,000 square feet of commercial space. We are seeking honest, hard-working, knowledgeable and intelligent candidates with good computer and analytic skills, the ability to execute a broad range of tasks efficiently and meticulous attention to detail. Experience in proprietary real estate software such as MRI or Yardi or similar software is required. Seeking candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in real estate bookkeeping and accounting. The ability to draft form letters and use Microsoft Word, as well as spreadsheets on Excel, is important.