Lead Estimator — Growth, Mentorship & Impact

PCL Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Parental leave

HSA or FSA

Wellness and EAP programs

Career growth pathways

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to lead small to medium estimates and support large bids across California projects in Glendale, Irvine and San Diego.

You will analyze contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with subtrades to develop competitive bids. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction estimating with on-site exposure, and experience with various delivery methods.

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; including quantity takeoff procedures and subtrade procurement.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information, and competitors.
• Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, GMP, unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Leads small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents.
• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
• Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Recognizes risks related to project specific requirement, site, schedule and market conditions/constraints. Uses contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assists with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Performs bid-day assignments and supports other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit.
• Leads a small team including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.

Skills

Estimating

Bid preparation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to lead small to medium estimates and support large bids across California projects in Glendale, Irvine and San Diego.

You will analyze contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with subtrades to develop competitive bids. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction estimating with on-site exposure, and experience with various delivery methods.