Estimator, Engineering, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

• Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents.
• Completes quantity takeoffs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents for self-perform and trade work.
• Supports lead estimator by completing material quantities, planning and populating tender forms, generating requests for information and anticipating proposal and scope requirements.
• Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate.
• Assists with bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Supports a lead bid runner and submitting tenders on bid‑day.
• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 2 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating or related field experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $10 million in various delivery methods.
• General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
• Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design‑build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
• Introductory knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, compensation models, expense philosophy and bid‑closing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

At PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.