PCL Construction

Nas Senior Estimator

PCL Construction$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience managing contracts throughout all project lifecycle phases, focusing on feasibility, design, pre-construction, and construction.
  • Proven track record of cost estimation for large-scale projects (budgets of $50M+) with complex specialty scopes, particularly in Entertainment and Culture sectors.
  • Strong understanding of general construction trades and sequences involved in project execution.
  • Ability to prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals, including soliciting trade contractors during project pursuits.
  • Experience with change management, financial tracking, and contract administration in construction settings.
  • Demonstrated capability in proactively identifying and mitigating project risks under tight schedules.
  • Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to address complex logistical and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex contract documents to outline project requirements for large construction projects.
  • Establish critical path schedules with milestone dates to ensure timely project completion.
  • Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Communicate gaps in trade scopes to ensure complete understanding among stakeholders.
  • Review pricing for materials and equipment to validate bids and adjust for escalations.
  • Compile material quantities and construction equipment lists for estimators.
  • Identify and price special project requirements like weather protection and necessary temporary facilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile Entertainment and Culture projects.
  • Engage in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
  • Participate in industry events and client presentations, expanding professional networking opportunities.
  • Gain exposure to complex commercial aspects of project delivery, enhancing career development.
  • Potential for professional certification support in quantity surveying or cost estimation.
Full Job Description
Here's how a(n) Nas Senior Estimator for our nFusion-Nassal office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large and complex hard bid / lump sum, construction management, and large design-build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
  • Establishes a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
  • Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.
  • Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information.
  • Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing from purchasing department and ensures bid validity and price escalation are addressed and meet project's needs.
  • Reviews construction equipment and material rates for basic inclusions (e.g., currency, freight, taxes, bid exclusions).
  • Completes material quantities and construction equipment list for lead estimator.
  • Identifies special requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities, and services.
  • Prices productivity impacts: weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.
  • Leads pricing of the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium-to-large projects (lump sum and construction management).
  • Additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Management oversight of commercial and contracts across all phases of the project lifecycle. Partners with nFusion teams during feasibility, design, pre-construction and construction phases to drive cost, commercial, change and risk aspects of project delivery.
  • Experience with cost estimation from concept through completion for large scale Design-Build, GMP, CMAR delivery models with budgets of at least $50M or more, with complex specialty scopes of work including themed construction, scenic, museum specialty, interactives, audio-visual, lightings, media for Entertainment and Culture Projects. The successful candidate may also have a strong background in General Construction of Entertainment and Culture Projects.
  • Familiarity with general construction fit out trades and construction sequences.
  • Drives preparation of cost estimates and commercial proposals including trade contractor solicitations during project pursuits. Demonstrate ability to seek value solutions to win new work while protecting enterprise risk.
  • Support project teams with change management, project forecasting, contract administration, and financial tracking. Commercial review of subcontractor buyout pay application and change orders.
  • Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining momentum under high-pressure schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to creatively solve complex technical and logistical challenges.
  • Represent nFusion at industry events, make client presentations to drive new opportunities and communicate the firm's value proposition. Confidence and ability to present, communicate and build relationships.
  • Professional quantity surveyor or other cost estimating credential or prior equivalent experience with a commercial general contractor.
  • Knowledge and application of health, safety, and environment principles/procedures/legislation.

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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