Here's how a Estimator for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within the Florida Buildings Group contributes to our team: Responsibilities - Leads medium-to-large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development - 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 and identifies missing information. - Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits. - Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule. - Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge. - 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 supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes. - Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements. - Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client. - Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit. - Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent. - 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6-12 months of on-site experience is preferred. - Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods. - Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines. - Extensive 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 to develop win strategies. - Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates. - 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. Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc. Primary Location: Jacksonville, Florida Job Title: Estimator Requisition ID: 13476