Construction Risk Manager

PCL; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL is seeking a Construction Risk Manager to support our Solar district operations. This role involves analyzing contracts, leading project bids, and developing strategies to mitigate risks. Ideal candidates will have considerable experience in construction cost estimating, risk analysis, and strong relationships with stakeholders.

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.
• Experience leading pursuits valued at $100+ million.
• Ability to build a conceptual estimate without drawings/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Develops and monitors pursuit schedule for projects.
• Leads development of conceptual estimate bid submission.

Skills

Construction Cost Estimating

Design Management

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Relations

Project Management

Education

Postsecondary degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

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 aConstruction Risk Managerfor our Solar Canada or Solar U.S.office contributes to our team:

• Experience analyzingcontract documents and specifications for hard bid / lump sum,construction management,design-build or EPC projects to determine projectrequirements (bonding, insurance, etc.), and identifies risk factors, including themonitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
• Develops win and fee strategy for large or complex projects, and reconcilesthroughout the project.
• Leads development of a conceptual estimate bid submission withadded 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’sand the client’s interests are protected.
• Leads the design development as the project progresses and the production ofworking 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 theconstruction schedule.
• Post award, prepares a risk analysis report summarizing all potential risks; includesa mitigation plan and alternative means and methods to analyze identified riskitems.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors direct and indirect reports andsupports 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 solutionsfor overall project benefit.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with keystakeholders and decision makers.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline or tradeexperience or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating preferred.
• Successfully led a pursuit valued at $100+ million in delivery model hard bid / lumpsum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price /design-build or EPC.
• Experience working in a self-perform environment and with productivities.
• Design management experience in buildings, civil or solar.
• Expert in different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing,potential problems, and timelines, and is a district champion in these matters.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery modelsand identifies contract risks and opportunity.
• Ability to build a conceptual estimate without drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of and stays up-to-date with business trends.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders anddecision makers
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarwith 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 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 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 combines 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, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy 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