Senior Estimator

Overview

Leads cost estimating for large construction projects, handling bids, schedules, and risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• critical path
• bid review
• pricing
• quantity takeoff
• risk analysis
• contract review

Tasks

-Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects. -Monitors client project-specific success criteria; 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. -Completes final bid submission review and oversees final tender document submission to client on behalf of PCL (with chief estimator). -Advises management on strategic pursuit initiatives and opportunities. -Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management). -Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes. Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing from purchasing department and ensures bid validity and price escalation is addressed and meets project’s needs. -Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register. -Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large and complex hard-bid / lumpsum, construction management, and large design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.). -Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients. -Assists chief estimator in collecting and analyzing historical information and benchmarks.

Requirements

• gold seal
• bachelor's
• 12 years
• cost estimating
• bid processes
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters. -Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage. -Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN). -Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures. -Ability to lead successful teams. -Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. -Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent. -12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred. -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. -Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity. -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.

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About PCL Construction

-A prominent group of independent construction companies operating across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. -Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and operates as a 100% employee-owned company, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. -Renowned for a comprehensive range of services, including general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. -Serves various sectors such as civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets, handling projects of all scales and complexities. -Skilled in managing projects related to transportation, water infrastructure, institutional, educational, residential, commercial, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, and sports facilities. -At the forefront of leveraging advanced digital construction technologies and sustainable practices to deliver innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.

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