Estimator

Role Overview

• 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 the 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 reviewing 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6–12 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 new technology.

Benefits

• 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