PCL Construction

Construction estimator

PCL Construction$78K — $87K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent trade experience.
  • 2 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimating preferred.
  • Experience managing bids valued up to $10 million in various delivery methods.
  • General knowledge of construction processes, specifications, and materials.
  • Familiarity with different bid delivery methods such as GMP, unit price, and design-build.
  • Basic understanding of bid preparation principles and quantity takeoff procedures.
  • Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office, willing to adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Own small estimates or sections of larger estimates and review bid documents.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment from project specifications.
  • Assist the lead estimator with tender forms and proposal requirements.
  • Apply material pricing or allowances and labor productivities to estimates.
  • Maintain documentation and organization of all estimate-related information.
  • Support submission of tenders and coordination with the bid runner on bid day.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, including subtrade partners and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership offering that encourages shared investment in the company.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Career development initiatives to ensure ongoing professional growth.
Full Job Description
Here's how a Construction estimator for our Montreal office contributes to our team: Responsibilities • Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents. • Completes quantity takeoffs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents for self-perform and trade work. • Supports lead estimator by completing material quantities, planning and populating tender forms, generating requests for information and anticipating proposal and scope requirements. • Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate. • Assists with bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team. • Supports a lead bid runner and submitting tenders on bid-day. • Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award. • Develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers. • Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline is required. • 2 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating or related field experience is required. • Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $10 million in various delivery methods. • General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures. • Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable. • Introductory knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, compensation models, expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers. • Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology. PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs. The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $87,000 based on experience and qualifications. Construction PCL Inc. 700 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest Montréal, QC H3B 4A5 North American Headquarters 9915 56 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5L7 Employee Status: Regular Full-Time Company: Construction PCL Inc. Primary Location: Montréal, Quebec Job: Construction estimator Requisition: 10754

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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