Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Student

PCL; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Student for an internship starting in January 2026. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in estimating, with support for professional growth. Candidates should have a strong desire to work in construction and familiarity with necessary software. Join this innovative team to build a successful career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Career development programs

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Prior field construction experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize estimating manuals, systems, and forms.
• Review quantity survey assignments with lead estimator.
• Perform assigned quantity surveys.

Skills

Strong desire to work in a construction environment

Experience with computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, drafting)

Job description

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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.As a student at PCL, you willgetthe opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotespersonal and professional growth.

We are seeking aMechanical & Electrical Estimating Studentforour Toronto Districtthat is availablefor a minimum of 4 months starting in January 2026.

Here’s how aMechanical & Electrical Estimating Studentat our Toronto office contributes to the team:

• Understand and utilize PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms.
• Review quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or Chief Estimator.
• Gets the chance to perform assigned quantity survey and transfer quantities to the lead estimator.
• Provides quantities of major purchase items to purchasing department for pricing.
• Creates an impact by performing general subtrade solicitation duties and helping with bid document control.
• Has the opportunity to perform bid day assignments.
• Experiences visiting the job sites periodically.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Next Step:

• Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

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 all 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: Internship Full-Time

Primary Location:Oakville, Ontario