Employee-Owned Construction Estimator: Lead Bids & Budgets

PCL Construction; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

HSA or FSA

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West is seeking an Estimator to lead small to medium estimates and support bid development in Long Beach, CA. You will analyze contract documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with subtrade partners.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office. Eligible candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and several years of cost-estimating experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods.
• General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge of bid preparation; quantity takeoff procedures, subtrade procurement, pricing, and bid‑closing procedures.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, internal historical information, and competitors.
• Familiar with delivery methods: hard bid, GMP, unit price, design‑build, target prices, cost reimbursable.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Leads small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all bid documents.
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Ensures full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Recognizes risks related to site, schedule and market conditions; uses contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assists with bid document control and archiving for transfer to the project team.
• Performs bid-day assignments and supports other estimators to close scopes.
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, subtrade partners and suppliers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Construction cost estimating

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Subtrade procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West is seeking an Estimator to lead small to medium estimates and support bid development in Long Beach, CA. You will analyze contract documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with subtrade partners.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office. Eligible candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and several years of cost-estimating experience.