Estimator

Job title: Estimator

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 Toronto District Office in Oakville, ON, you will contribute to our team by:

• Leading medium sized estimates or components of large estimates.
• Conducting detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Participating in assembling and generating proposal submission reviews involving written components.
• Completing full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
• Supporting the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Conducting risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge.
• Assisting with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Performing bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Completing final cost estimates and producing final tender submissions for review and approval of the chief estimator and district management before submission to the client.
• Establishing a critical path schedule to meet contract completion dates for small-to-medium sized projects.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 5 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods.
• General knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Intermediate 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.
• Resourcefulness and self-motivation with strong organizational skills.
• 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 Micorsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

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.

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

Company: PCL Construction

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 06:22:50 GMT