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. Working at PCL provides you with an opportunity to do something meaningful in your career with an organization that regards you as an important part of the team from day one.

As an Estimator for our Ottawa District Office in Ottawa, ON, you will contribute to our team by:

• Conducting detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.)
• Completing full quantity take-off of all labour, equipment, and materials required to complete the project as per contract specifications to ensure accuracy of pricing.
• Completing final cost estimate using PCL in-house software systems, incorporating all labour, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, and produces a final tender submission for review and approval of chief estimator and district management.
• Establishing a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates.
• Soliciting competitive pricing from trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Assisting in preparing final tender documents for submission to client to meet contract deadline requirements.
• Identifying associated risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
• Acting as a liaison with external consultants and project management to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working for a large General Contractor in the field of estimating.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25+ million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and/or design-build.
• General construction knowledge; understands specifications, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, and bid-closing procedures.
• Ability to identify risk associated with contract/ project documents.
• Understands impact of market conditions, business trends, and competitors.
• Ability to converse with and solicit trades and comfortable with cold calling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), estimating

software, scheduling software and AutoCAD. 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: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:53:24 GMT