Estimating Student

PCL Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking Estimating Students to join their Calgary District. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in challenging work assignments while contributing to the construction of essential infrastructure. As part of a supportive team, students will gain hands-on experience in quantity surveying, bid document control, and building relationships with subcontractors. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this company fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Join a community that values your contributions and helps you build a career you can be proud of.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Offering

Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan with Matching

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a construction environment.
• Prior field construction experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Utilize estimating manuals and systems for quantity surveys.
• Control bid documents and perform bid day assignments.

Skills

Construction Knowledge

Quantity Surveying

Computer Software Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Currently enrolled in a relevant program

Tools

Spreadsheet Applications

Word Processing Software

Drafting Software

Job description

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 a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking Estimating Students for our Calgary District, within our Canadian Buildings Division that are available for a minimum of 4 months starting in September 2025.

As an Estimating Student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities

Understanding and utilizing PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms

Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or Chief Estimator

Performing assigned quantity survey

Giving quantities of major purchase items to purchasing department for pricing

Transferring quantities to lead estimator

Bid document control

Performing bid day assignments

Visiting job sites periodically

Developing relationships with subcontractors

Other duties as assigned by the Chief Estimator

Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.

Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.

Next Step:

Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

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.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Primary Location: Calgary, AB

Requisition: 8845

Start Date: September 8, 2025

About the company

The PCL family of companies is a group of independent general contracting construction companies in Canada, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean.