Estimator — Construction Bids & Cost Analysis

PCL; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for the Florida Buildings Group in Tampa. You will own small estimates or subsections of large bids, perform quantity takeoffs, and support the lead estimator with tender forms and RFIs.

Responsibilities include applying pricing to estimates, organizing bid documentation, and maintaining relationships with subtrade partners and suppliers. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely bid submission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated 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 documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Stakeholder relations

Estimating software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for the Florida Buildings Group in Tampa. You will own small estimates or subsections of large bids, perform quantity takeoffs, and support the lead estimator with tender forms and RFIs.

Responsibilities include applying pricing to estimates, organizing bid documentation, and maintaining relationships with subtrade partners and suppliers. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely bid submission.