Estimator

Job title: Estimator

Company: PCL Construction

Job description: The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of.

As an Estimator for our BC Region District office located in Kelowna, BC, you will contribute to our team by:

• Conducting detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard bid / lump sum and construction management projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
• Takes ownership of medium estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope.
• Performs conceptual quantity take-offs, to support construction management and design-build projects.
• Identifies productivity impacts: weather, shifts, labor availability, site constraints, and operating facility associated risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
• Establishes a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for medium-to-large projects.
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for medium to- large scopes
• Captures and understands trade scopes, and communicates gaps / missing information.
• Prices productivity impacts: weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.
• Leads win strategy development.
• Solicits competitive pricing from trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Updates lead estimator on scope (i.e., “will bid”).
• Supports updating and maintenance of trade contractor database information.
• Reads all bid documents for medium-to-large jobs pertaining to their discipline.
• Reviews all bids, performs bid evaluation, and selects the best trade contractor pricing.
• Uses contract terms to identify risks/opportunities associated with contract/project documents.
• Stays current with means and methods and recognizes opportunities through innovation and willingness to accept ideas.
• Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Recognizes risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions /constraints.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders, specifically trade contractors for best price.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating as asset (CDN).
• 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating along with 6 months of on-site experience preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and/or design-build.
• Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.
• Design management experience (BLDG and CIVIL).
• Knowledge of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines gained through site visits or on-site experience.
• Able to use contract terms to identify risks/opportunities with contract/project documents.
• Understands impact of market conditions, business trends, and competitors and able to apply such information to strengthen bid-win strategies.
• Understands construction sequence and can produce a bar chart schedule; recognizes milestone date impacts.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes and has a working knowledge of applicable products and systems.
• Ability to converse with and solicit trades and comfortable with cold-calling.
• Ability to actively contribute to team dynamics.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, BC – Kelowna, BC

Job date: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:55:45 GMT