Lead Estimator — Build Opportunities & Ownership

PCL; Richmond; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonuses

RRSP/TFSA

Medical benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. in Richmond, BC is seeking an Estimator to turn opportunities into winning bids for our projects. You will lead medium-to-large estimates, analyze contract requirements and develop cost plans with focus on risk and value.

The role includes mentoring junior estimators and coordinating with internal teams to finalize tender submissions. Ideal candidates bring 8 years in cost estimating, on-site experience, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6–12 months of on-site experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in various delivery methods.
• Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Extensive knowledge of bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures, subtrade procurement, pricing and bid-closing procedures.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends and competitors to develop win strategies.
• Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Leads medium-to-large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work.
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials and identifies missing information.
• Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposals and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing bid documents and utilizing project knowledge.
• Assists with bid document control by organizing and archiving all information related to the estimate.
• Performs bid-day assignments and supports other estimators to close various scopes.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, schedule, execution plan and project budget requirements.
• Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission for review and client submission.
• Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviews work done by estimators.
• Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction

Bid preparation

Client coordination

Subtrade procurement

MS Office

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. in Richmond, BC is seeking an Estimator to turn opportunities into winning bids for our projects. You will lead medium-to-large estimates, analyze contract requirements and develop cost plans with focus on risk and value.

The role includes mentoring junior estimators and coordinating with internal teams to finalize tender submissions. Ideal candidates bring 8 years in cost estimating, on-site experience, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.