Senior Estimator

PCL; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual 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

Mental health support

Career growth

Training and professional development

Cross-sector career growth

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking aSenior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimating for large-scale projects, manage bid submissions, and drive strategic pursuit efforts.

The role requires extensive experience with various delivery models, strong leadership, and the ability to build productive owner and team relationships. You will develop schedules, perform take-offs, price labor and materials, and coordinate with the chief estimator to ensure competitive and accurate bids across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or trade experience (or equivalent).
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months onsite experience preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in various delivery models (hard bid, lump sum, CM, cost reimbursable, target price, design-build).
• Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.
• Knowledge of bid preparation: quantity take-off, trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Ability to lead teams and develop productive relationships with owners and peers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications for large projects to determine requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
• Establishes critical path schedule with milestones to meet completion dates for large projects.
• Performs full quantity take-off of labor, equipment, and materials; reviews pricing and bid validity with purchasing.
• Leads pricing of general expenses and project-specific requirements for medium to large projects.
• Completes final bid submission review and coordinates tender submission with the chief estimator.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis for inclusion in risk register.
• Liaises with external consultants and project management to estimate budget requirements and coordinate tender development.
• Assists chief estimator in collecting historical information and benchmarks.
• Monitors client-specific success criteria, understands owners’ business and revenue needs, and proposes solutions.
• Advises management on strategic pursuit initiatives and opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or trade experience

Gold Seal certification in estimating

Job description

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long‑term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry‑leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world‑class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as‑built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large and complex hard‑bid / lump‑sum, construction management, and large design‑build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
• Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
• Completes full quantity take‑off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes. Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing from purchasing department and ensures bid validity and price escalation is addressed and meets project’s needs.
• Leads pricing the general expense and project‑specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
• Completes final bid submission review and oversees final tender document submission to client on behalf of PCL (with chief estimator).
• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
• Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Assists chief estimator in collecting and analyzing historical information and benchmarks.
• Monitors client project‑specific success criteria; specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
• Advices management on strategic pursuit initiatives and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.
• Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid/lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price and/or design build.
• Experience with self‑perform estimate and productivity understanding.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take‑off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design‑build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.