Estimating Student

PCL Construction; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimating Student for a 4 to 8-month internship starting January 2024 in Montreal. The role involves utilizing estimating systems, performing quantity surveys, and collaborating with subcontractors. Join a community dedicated to building better futures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understanding and utilizing PCL’s estimating manuals and systems.
• Reviewing quantity survey assignments with lead estimator.
• Performing assigned quantity surveys and bid document control.

Skills

Construction Environment

Computer Software

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheet Applications

Drafting

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. You could be part of a team that is currently growing and establishing operations in Montreal and making a difference in your community.

We are seeking an Estimating Student for our Montreal district that is available for 4 months or 8 months starting January 2024.

Here's how an Estimating Student for our Montreal office contributes to our team:

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.

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!

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time

Company: Construction PCL Inc.

Requisition: 3604

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.