Solar Estimating Student

PCL Construction; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for an Estimating Student for their Solar District, starting in January 2026. This role offers an opportunity for hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth. Responsibilities include quantity surveying, bid management, and relationship building with subcontractors. Ideal candidates should possess a desire to work in construction and familiarity with software tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Career development programs

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a construction environment; prior field construction experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer software programs, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes estimating manuals, systems, and forms.
• Reviews quantity survey assignment with lead estimator.
• Performs quantity survey tasks.
• Provides quantities of major purchase items for pricing.
• Transfers quantities to lead estimator.
• Conducts general subtrade solicitation duties.
• Manages bids document control.
• Completes bid day assignments.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Estimator.

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. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking an Estimating Student, for our Solar District that is available for 4-16 months starting January 2026.

As an Estimating Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities

• Understands and utilizes PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms
• Reviews quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or Chief Estimator
• Performs assigned quantity survey
• Gives quantities of major purchase items to purchasing department for pricing
• Transfers quantities to lead estimator
• Performs general subtrade solicitation duties
• Bids document control
• Performs bid day assignments
• Develops relationships with subcontractors
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Estimator

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

Company:PCL Solar Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location:Oakville, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario

Job:Estimating Student

Requisition:9954