Construction Risk Manager

PCL; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL is seeking a Construction Risk Manager to lead estimating for large solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop essential skills for a future leadership position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction cost estimating and a strong background in managing complex projects.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating preferred.
• Successfully led a pursuit valued at $100+ million.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes contract documents and specifications for project requirements.
• Leads development of conceptual estimate bid submissions.
• Prepares risk analysis reports summarizing potential risks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to build essential skills and gain hands-on experience, preparing the successful candidate for a future leadership role (i.e., Chief Estimator) within the dynamic and rapidly growing solar district within 1-2 years.

Here's how a Construction Risk Manager for our Solar Canada or Solar U.S. office contributes to our team:

• Experience analyzing contract documents and specifications for hard bid / lump sum, construction management, design-build, or EPC projects to determine project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.), and identify risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter the original project scope.
• Develops win and fee strategies for large or complex projects, and reconciles throughout the project.
• Leads development of a conceptual estimate bid submission with added complexity for key clients.
• Develops and monitors pursuit schedule internally and externally.
• Develops strategies as a basis for submission of budget proposals to ensure PCL’s and the client’s interests are protected.
• Leads the design development as the project progresses and the production of working drawings, including contract budgets and value engineering compatibility review, completeness of drawings and details, constructability and schedule review, coordination, code compliance, and trade-scope completeness.
• Leads design development and working drawing production to meet the construction schedule.
• Post award, prepares a risk analysis report summarizing all potential risks; includes a mitigation plan and alternative means and methods to analyze identified risk items.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors direct and indirect reports and supports the chief estimator to mentor the estimating team.
• Networks with industry contacts to determine PCL’s competitive advantage.
• Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
• Develops and maintains strong customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline, or trade experience, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating preferred.
• Successfully led a pursuit valued at $100+ million in delivery models such as hard bid / lump sum, construction management, cost reimbursable, target price, design-build, or EPC.
• Experience working in a self-perform environment and with productivity considerations.
• Design management experience in buildings, civil, or solar projects.
• Expertise in different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, timelines, and being a district champion in these matters.
• Expert understanding and teaching of contract terms for various delivery models, identifying contract risks and opportunities.
• Ability to build a conceptual estimate without drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of and staying up-to-date with business trends.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management software.

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 scenes 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 creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

PCL offers numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, considering your qualifications and experience, is just one component of the total rewards at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time