Construction Estimator: Ownership & Growth Path

PCL Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Parental leave

HSA or FSA

Job summary

PCL Construction in Tempe, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to own small-to-mid size estimates, review bid documents, and support the lead estimator across bids. You will perform quantity takeoffs, price materials and labor, and help prepare tender forms for successful proposals.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or related trade experience and at least 2 years in construction cost estimating, with knowledge of delivery methods and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline or trade experience is required.
• 2 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating or related field is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued up to $10 million in various delivery methods.
• General construction knowledge; understands specs, drawings, materials, and methods.
• Familiar with delivery methods: hard bid, GMP, unit price, design-build, target prices, cost reimbursable.
• Introductory knowledge of bid preparation, quantity takeoff procedures and subtrade procurement.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews bid documents.
• Completes quantity takeoffs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents for self-perform and trade work.
• Supports lead estimator by completing material quantities, planning and populating tender forms, generating RFIs and anticipating proposal and scope requirements.
• Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate.
• Assists with bid document control and organizing/archiving information for transfer to the project team.
• Supports a lead bid runner and submitting tenders on bid-day.
• Documents information relating to the estimate and archives for transfer after award.
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders including lead estimator, bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCL Construction in Tempe, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to own small-to-mid size estimates, review bid documents, and support the lead estimator across bids. You will perform quantity takeoffs, price materials and labor, and help prepare tender forms for successful proposals.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or related trade experience and at least 2 years in construction cost estimating, with knowledge of delivery methods and estimating software.