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. We provide a team environment with a dynamic profile of work within the construction industry!

As an Estimator for our Winnipeg Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba, you will contribute to our team by:

• Taking responsibility of medium-sized ($10-$25 million) estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope.
• Conducting a detailed analysis of the contract documents and specifications, to determine overall project requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Completing full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment and materials for both self-perform and trade work required to complete the project as per contract documents.
• Identifying productivity impacts on projects and establishes a critical path schedule on the estimated milestone and completion timelines.
• Soliciting pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for labour, equipment and materials.
• Undertaking regular trade correspondence to confirm bid intent and to clarify scopes of work, while contributing to updating and maintaining the trade contractor database.
• Completing final cost estimate of a project and produces a final tender submission for review and approval.
• Working with internal departments to develop a comprehensive submission package.
• Preparing final tender or Request for Proposal documents for submission to client to meet contract deadline submission.
• Reviewing the project budget, schedule, and project execution plan and identify any potential risks prior to the project starting and throughout its life cycle.
• Tracking and compiling historical information from previous bid projects as well as current projects.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Diploma or Degree in engineering, architecture, estimating or construction management
• Proven ability to lead pursuits over $10 million, and up to $25 million
• Minimum four years’ experience in estimating with a focus in construction including buildings and civil estimating
• Previous estimating experience with a general contractor and on-site experience would be considered as asset
• Solid understanding of contracts, specifications, construction methods and procedures
• Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, project scheduling, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, estimating software and AutoCAD/On-Screen Takeoff
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, trade contractors, designers, other estimators, managers, and supervisors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills

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: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:32:18 GMT