Estimator; Richmond

Estimator – Richmond, British Columbia

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long‑term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
• Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Life, AD&D; and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Health and lifestyle spending account options
• 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

• Leads and prepares medium‑to‑large bids and proposals.
• Can lead team to calculate and prepare bid and proposal submissions on large complex contracts.
• Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps and missing information.
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensures completion of full quantity take‑offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information.
• Leads pricing of the general expense and project‑specific general requirements for medium‑to‑large projects (lump sum and construction management).
• Performs conceptual quantity takeoffs to support construction management and design‑build pursuits.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge.
• Reviews all bids, performs bid evaluation, and selects the best trade contractor pricing.
• Performs bid‑day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements.
• Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client.
• Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviews work completed by estimators on the pursuit.
• Takes ownership of medium‑to‑large estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• Eight years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 612 months of on‑site experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in delivery model hard bid and lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price, and design‑build.
• Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Extensive 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 to develop win strategies.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
• 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 recent technology.

The estimated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background. PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and values diverse experiences, identities and perspectives. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact and include the position and location of interest.