Senior Pre-Construction Manager / Senior Estimator

PCL Construction; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 142,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Pre-Construction Manager/Senior Estimator in Portland, OR. This role is pivotal in spearheading growth in the Pacific Northwest, where you will prepare estimates, manage tender processes, and lead pricing strategies for impactful projects. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will help shape the future of construction in a supportive, employee-owned environment. If you have a passion for building and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Full benefits

Career development support

Flexible office-based schedule

Employee share program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating.
• Proven leadership in estimating projects valued up to $250 million.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare as-bid estimates and develop trade buy-out strategies.
• Lead pricing strategy for medium to large projects.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analyses for projects.

Skills

Construction Cost Estimating

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Equivalent Trade experience

Job description

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You're Not Just Estimating. You're Building the Path Forward.

Compensation: $142,500 - $176,00 base salary (commensurate with experience), plus annual bonus and employee share program.

This role also includes full benefits, career development support, and a flexible, office-based schedule.

At PCL, we believe estimating is more than numbers - it's where innovation begins. As an employee-owned company ranked among North America's best places to work, we're looking for a motivated, detail-driven Estimator to join our Portland, OR. team.

You will help spearhead growth in the Pacific Northwest as part of a team in Oregon that's passionate about delivering impactful projects, fostering growth, and embracing an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and Buy-Out: Prepare as-bid estimates and develop trade buy-out strategies in collaboration with the operations team.
• Tender Coordination: Collaborate with external consultants and manage the tender development process.
• Pricing Leadership: Lead the pricing strategy for general expenses and project-specific requirements for medium to large projects.
• Client Presentations: Assist in preparing and delivering proposals and presentations to clients.
• Contract Analysis: Review and analyze contract documents and specifications for various project types, including hard-bid/lump sum, construction management, and design-build.
• Scheduling: Develop critical path schedules with milestones to ensure timely project completion.
• Quantity Take-Off: Perform comprehensive take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials for large scopes of work.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk and opportunity analyses to integrate into the project's risk register.
• Project Success Criteria: Monitor and ensure project-specific success criteria are met, offering innovative solutions to challenges.
• Entrepreneurial: Will join a team leading an extension effort into the Oregon and SW Washington market.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent Trade experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.
• Proven experience in leading estimates and/or pursuits for projects valued up to $250 million.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, planning, and scheduling.
• Extensive knowledge of bid preparation, trade procurement, and bid closing.
• Expert in contract terms and identifying contract risks.
• Excellent communication skills, especially oral.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Extremely flexible to manage varied workloads.
• Hands-on team player who supports staff.
• Mentoring approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and resourceful with strong organizational skills.
• Strong relationships in the subcontracting community and willingness to nurture those relationships.
  
  

Who We Are

PCL is a leading general contractor across North America, known for delivering high-quality, innovative projects in infrastructure, commercial, and institutional markets. In the Pacific Northwest, we've built a preutation for strategic pursuit planning, collaborative delivery, and building what matters. We're 100% employee owned, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

Apply Today

Ready to take the next step? Apply now at pcl.com/careers or reach out to [e-mail] with questions.

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Portland, Oregon

Job: Senior Pre-Construction Manager / Senior Estimator

Requisition: 8724

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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