Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead estimating for large solar construction projects, managing bids, schedules, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost estimating
• critical path
• risk analysis
• client presentation
• tender coordination

Tasks

-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. -Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects. -Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award. -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.). -Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations. -Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients. -Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register. -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. -Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.

Requirements

• gold seal
• 12 years
• self‑perform
• contract expertise
• bid processes
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage. -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. -Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN). -Ability to lead successful teams. -Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity. -Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. -Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent. -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. -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.

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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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