Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Student, 4-8 Month Co-op (Toronto)

PCL Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Student for 4 to 8 months starting January 2027. You will support estimating activities, review quantity surveys with the lead estimator, and help with subtrade pricing and bid document control.

The role requires building envelope/course knowledge, ability to read drawings, and basic drafting/software skills, in a hands-on construction environment.

Qualifications

• Building envelope concepts and fundamental control layers (air, water, vapour, thermal).
• Able to read architectural drawings; field construction exposure is a plus.
• Familiar with word processing, spreadsheets and basic drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize estimating manuals, systems and forms.
• Review quantity survey assignment with lead or chief estimator.
• Transfer quantities to the lead estimator and provide major item quantities to pricing.
• Assist with subtrade solicitation and bid document control.
• Contribute to bid day assignments and site visits as needed.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and support project teams.

Skills

Understanding building envelope/constr

Reading architectural drawings

Computer software basics (word, Excel,

Education

Building envelope / building science course

Tools

Drafting basics

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimating Student for 4 to 8 months starting January 2027. You will support estimating activities, review quantity surveys with the lead estimator, and help with subtrade pricing and bid document control.

The role requires building envelope/course knowledge, ability to read drawings, and basic drafting/software skills, in a hands-on construction environment.