PCL Construction

Estimator

PCL Construction$93K — $121K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline or equivalent trade experience.
  • 4 years of construction cost estimating experience, with 6 months of on-site experience preferred.
  • Experience in leading pursuits valued up to $25 million across various delivery methods.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction specifications, drawings, and materials.
  • Intermediate understanding of bid preparation principles, including quantity takeoff and subtrade procurement.
  • Familiarity with various construction delivery methods like GMP, design-build, and unit price.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, including sourcing subtrade partners.

Responsibilities

  • Leads estimates for small to medium projects or parts of larger estimates, reviewing all bid documents.
  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents to validate project requirements.
  • Completes quantity take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
  • Supports lead estimators by populating tender forms and establishing pursuit schedules.
  • Identifies risks and opportunities related to project-specific requirements and market conditions.
  • Manages bid document control, ensuring successful transfer of estimate information to the project team.
  • Performs bid-day assignments, supporting estimators to close different scopes.
  • Develops relationships with stakeholders, including subtrade partners and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Access to a national data center business unit with significant growth projections.
  • Opportunity to be part of a well-established company with 119 years in the industry.
  • Career development through mentoring and coaching for indirect reports.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
PCL is excited about the growth of data center opportunities and is seeking a highly motivated Estimator to support a national data center business unit. Backed by the stability of a company that has been in business for 119 years and is the #11th largest General Contractor in North America, this individual will be part of an exciting group that has significant growth projections.

Here's how a Estimator for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within US Head Office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Leads small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents.
  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
  • Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
  • Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
  • Recognizes risks related to project specific requirement, site, schedule and market conditions/constraints. Uses contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Assists with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
  • Performs bid-day assignments and supports other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
  • 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.
  • Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit.
  • Leads a small team including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
  • 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred.
  • Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods.
  • General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
  • Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures.
  • Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information, and competitors.
  • Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
  • Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

The estimated salary range for this role is $93,500 - $121,500, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Title: Estimator

Requisition ID: 14154

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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