Intermediate Estimator developing competitive bids for AWC’s water and wastewater treatment and industrial packaged solutions. Managing project costs, quotations, technical reviews, and handover documentation.
About the role
- Senior Estimator managing detailed analyses and cost estimates for large construction projects at PCL. Building legacy projects that support communities for generations.
Responsibilities
- Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium 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
- Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management)
- Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team
- Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations
- Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents
- Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award
- 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
- Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); 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
Requirements
- 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.
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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