Senior Estimator — Owner-Driven Growth & Rewards

PCL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid parental leave and family care

Job summary

PCL Buildings Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for large hard-bid, lump-sum, and design-build projects. You will develop take-offs, pricing strategies, and risk analyses while coordinating with operations and clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, schedule management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure competitive bids and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating is required.
• 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with onsite experience preferred.
• Experience leading pursuits up to $250 million across delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications for various project delivery methods to determine requirements.
• Establishes a critical path schedule with milestones to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
• Performs full quantity take-off of labor, equipment, and materials for large scopes.
• Leads pricing of general expenses and project-specific requirements for medium to large projects.
• Completes as-bid estimates and trade buy-out strategies with operations team.
• Assists in presenting estimates and delivers client presentations.
• Documents all estimate-related information and transfers it to the project team after award.
• Conducts risk and opportunity analysis for inclusion in risk registers.

Skills

Contract estimating

Project cost control

Bid preparation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent

Tools

Gold Seal certification in estimating

Job description

PCL Buildings Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for large hard-bid, lump-sum, and design-build projects. You will develop take-offs, pricing strategies, and risk analyses while coordinating with operations and clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, schedule management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure competitive bids and project success.