Estimating Student: Launch Your Construction Career

PCL Construction; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. in Richmond, British Columbia, is seeking Estimating Students for a 4–12 month term starting January 2027. The role reports to an Estimator and involves supporting quantity surveys and bid development across the BC Region.

You will use estimating manuals and systems, perform assigned quantity surveys, and help develop relationships with subcontractors while visiting job sites periodically. Prior field experience is an asset; strong computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment.
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.

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

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Drafting

Job description

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. in Richmond, British Columbia, is seeking Estimating Students for a 4–12 month term starting January 2027. The role reports to an Estimator and involves supporting quantity surveys and bid development across the BC Region.

You will use estimating manuals and systems, perform assigned quantity surveys, and help develop relationships with subcontractors while visiting job sites periodically. Prior field experience is an asset; strong computer skills are required.