Company Description

Arthur International-USA is a staffing agency that simplifies the hiring process across various industries such as construction, legal, real estate, finance, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and technology. We are helping our client in the construction industry in identifying a Cost Estimator. Only local candidates with multi-family experience will be considered for this role.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Cost Estimator with multi-family experience located in Yorba Linda, CA. The Cost Estimator (CE) will lead the bidding process, pre-qualify subcontractors, suppliers and vendors, solicit bids, organize quotations from subcontractors, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents and discuss pricing that fulfills contract requirements with project team members. The CE will also be tasked with estimating projects at all levels while interacting with project team members, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors. The CE will evaluate preliminary design documents and other supporting documents to develop preliminary cost estimates and will evaluate architectural and engineering plans, specifications and other construction documents to analyze the contract types, determine allocation of contracts, and/or develop cost estimates. The CE will assist the project team members with preparing budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and timelines, and provide periodic reports. The CE will be flexible, resourceful, and possess the ability to adapt on-the-fly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other relevant documentation
• Organize subcontractor's quotations, negotiate quotes, and issue purchase orders
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner
• Assist with the preparation of project budgets and schedules
• Understand contractual terms and conditions
• Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs
• Seeks feedback on corrective actions to enhance the continuous identification and reliability of cost estimates
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for labor and material costing
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Perform new vendor research (capabilities, pricing, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience estimating multi-family residential or similar projects
• Graduate from a recognized architectural, engineering, or construction management program is an asset
• Fluent in building estimating software, estimating techniques, and spreadsheet design
• General understanding of design and construction terms
• Exceptional time management skills, ability to estimate work effort and time needed for various project estimates
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills