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About the role
- Estimator pricing construction projects for employee-owned PCL Constructors Canada. Producing quantity takeoffs, bids, and self-perform estimates for Winnipeg projects.
Responsibilities
- Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents
- Completes quantity takeoffs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents for self-perform and trade work
- Supports lead estimator by completing material quantities, planning and populating tender forms, generating requests for information and anticipating proposal and scope requirements
- Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate
- Assists with bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team
- Supports a lead bid runner and submitting tenders on bid-day
- Documents, archives, and organizes estimate information for transfer to the project team upon successful award
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners and suppliers
- Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support
- Quantifies and builds estimates for self-perform scopes of work, including concrete form/place/finish and rough carpentry
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent
- 2 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating or related field experience is preferred
- Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $10 million in various delivery methods
- General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures
- Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable
- Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, compensation models, expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers
- Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, with 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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