Quantity Estimator preparing estimates for construction projects in a dynamic environment. Working with a team, utilizing technology for accurate budgets in Toronto's construction sector.
About the role
- Estimator preparing and leading bids and proposals for construction projects at PCL Constructors in British Columbia. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful submissions.
Responsibilities
- Leads and prepares medium-to-large bids and proposals
- Can lead team to calculate and prepare bid and proposal submissions on large complex contracts
- Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps and missing information
- 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 and identifies missing information
- Leads pricing of the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium-to-large projects (lump sum and construction management)
- Performs conceptual quantity takeoffs to support construction management and design-build pursuits
- Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule
- Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge
- Reviews all bids, performs bid evaluation, and selects the best trade contractor pricing
- Performs bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes
- Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements
- Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client
- Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit
- Takes ownership of medium-to-large estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent
- 8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6–12 months of on-site experience is preferred
- Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in delivery model hard bid and lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price, and design-build
- Knowledge of different construction methods; planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety, and timelines
- Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures
- Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies
- Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates
- 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.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
- Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Health and lifestyle spending account options
- 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
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