Estimating Student

Melloy Industrial Services; Nisku; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Melloy Industrial Services is seeking an Engineering Student to join our team in Nisku, AB for an eight-month term starting January 2027. You will work as an Estimating Student under the Senior Estimator, gaining exposure to estimating manuals, drafting, and site visits.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering or related field and have a strong interest in construction, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and drafting software. Access to a vehicle is required for the Nisku location.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a construction environment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and drafting.
• Nisku, AB office requires vehicle access due to lack of public transport.

Responsibilities

• Understand and use estimating manuals, systems and forms.
• Review quantity survey work with lead or chief estimator.
• Perform drafting and design duties; handle quantity surveys.
• Provide quantities for major purchases to pricing.
• Transfer quantities with lead estimator; assist bid processes.
• Visit job sites periodically; build relationships with trades.

Skills

Construction interest

Field construction exp

Drafting

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

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 an Engineering Student for our MELLOY Industrial Services Inc. to work as Estimating Students in our Nisku, AB office. We are looking for students that are available for 8 months starting in January 2027. The positions will be under the direct supervisor of a Senior Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and utilizing PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms
• Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or Chief Estimator
• Performing drafting and design duties
• Performing assigned quantity survey
• Providing quantities of major purchase items to purchasing department for pricing
• Transferring and reviewing quantities with lead estimator
• Performing general subtrade solicitation duties
• Bid document control
• Performing bid day assignments
• Visiting job sites periodically
• Developing relationships with trade contractors
• Expanding on skills from first work term
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Estimator

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• 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.

Our Nisku, AB office is not accessible by public transportation so the successful applicant for that location will need access to a vehicle.

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!