Estimating Student - Civil/Mechanical (8-Month) Edmonton

PCL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction is seeking an Estimating Student in Edmonton, AB, Canada, to support the Canadian Industrial Division. The 8‑month assignment begins January 2027 and will report to a lead estimator.

You will engage in quantity surveying, bid preparation, and relationship building with trade contractors on site. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering degree or diploma with civil or mechanical emphasis, with an interest in construction and knowledge of AutoCAD/Bluebeam a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering with a mechanical or civil major.
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment; prior field construction experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam is an asset; Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and utilizing PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms.
• Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator.
• Performing assigned quantity survey tasks, providing quantities of major purchase items for pricing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Field experience

Construction interest

Education

Engineering degree/diploma (civil or mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCL Construction is seeking an Estimating Student in Edmonton, AB, Canada, to support the Canadian Industrial Division. The 8‑month assignment begins January 2027 and will report to a lead estimator.

You will engage in quantity surveying, bid preparation, and relationship building with trade contractors on site. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering degree or diploma with civil or mechanical emphasis, with an interest in construction and knowledge of AutoCAD/Bluebeam a plus.