Estimator

PCL Construction; Nisku; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimator for their Nisku office. The role involves reading client documents, performing takeoffs, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in cost estimating. Join a team committed to building better communities and enjoy a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating.
• Knowledge of construction industry; on-site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reading and comprehending client documents.
• Performing quantity, material, and labor takeoff from drawings.
• Documenting all information relating to the estimate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

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. PCL is an innovative organization that focuses on the future of our employees as much as the future of construction.

Here's how a(n) Estimator for our Edmonton Melloy office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Reading and comprehending client documents
• Performing quantity, material, and labor takeoff from drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or chief estimator
• Applying material unit prices or adding material allowances to the estimate.
• Assisting with bid document control (e.g., includes addenda in set of working drawings, includes RFIs, distributes information to estimating team; archives information/recaps and files on local server)
• Documenting all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
• On a fixed-price job, ensuring that bid validity, escalation, and extra work terms meet project requirements for small scopes.
• Performing bid-day assignments as per lead estimator.
• Soliciting pricing from trade contractors and suppliers under supervision of lead estimator.
• Attending preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating
• Knowledge of construction industry; on-site experience or exposure to construction (hands-on or trade experience) preferred
• Ability to work in a busy team environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to creatively solve problems
• Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology
• Ability to read isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of CAD software
  
  

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!

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: Melloy Industrial Services Inc

Primary Location: Nisku, Alberta (Melloy)

Job: Estimator

Requisition: 8264