PCL Construction

Estimator

PCL Construction$84K — $108K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in related field, or trade experience equivalent.
  • 4+ years of construction cost estimating experience, including 6 months on-site experience preferred.
  • Proven experience leading bids valued up to $25 million.
  • Strong understanding of construction specifications, drawings, materials, and methods.
  • Intermediate knowledge of bid preparation principles and procedures.
  • Familiarity with various delivery methods including hard bid, GMP, and design-build.
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimates for small to medium projects and components of larger estimates.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents to assess project requirements.
  • Complete quantity take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Support estimate lead by managing tender forms and requests for information.
  • Identify project-specific risks and opportunities using contract terms.
  • Maintain organized documentation of bid estimates for project transition.
  • Perform bid-day tasks and collaborate with other estimators to finalize bids.
  • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, subtrade partners, and suppliers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that benefit communities.
  • Development through mentoring and leading a small team.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration with stakeholders.
Full Job Description
As an Estimator for PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario, you'll have the opportunity to build legacy projects that will support our communities for generations to come.

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 $84,000 - $108,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

This posting is for a new position within our organization.

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Title: Estimator

Requisition ID: 13965

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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