Estimating Student: Launch Your Construction Career

PCL; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona is seeking an Estimating Student to support the estimating team during May–August. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation and document control while gaining exposure to real projects.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path toward future opportunities within PCL’s construction and estimating teams, in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing with project personnel, suppliers, subcontractors and owners.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and perform quantity take offs.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; PCL will not sponsor an employment visa.
• Available to work in Tempe, AZ full-time from May to August.

Responsibilities

• Review and perform quantity survey assignment with lead estimator.
• Bid document control.
• Performs bid day assignments.
• Sub-trade bid reviews and recapping.
• Visits job sites periodically.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology / Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Word

Revit

Acrobat

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona is seeking an Estimating Student to support the estimating team during May–August. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation and document control while gaining exposure to real projects.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path toward future opportunities within PCL’s construction and estimating teams, in a collaborative, inclusive environment.