Estimating Student

PCL Construction • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career as an Estimating Student at our Atlantic Canada district in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the support you deserve. At PCL, we invest in your learning, well-being and future. Our offerings give you the opportunity to earn competitive weekly pay, gain hands-on experience on real projects, develop in-demand skills through mentorship and PCL’s College of Construction, build connections through inclusive student events and networking events, follow clear career pathways to full-time roles — more than 150 students hired last year, and access medical, dental and vision benefits with no waiting period and receive mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Program. Join us as an Estimating Student for our Atlantic Canada district, within our Canadian Buildings sector for 4 months starting January 2027. Depending on your assigned project as an Estimating Student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team.

Requirements

• Working towards a degree or diploma in civil engineering or a related field.
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of a variety of contract arrangements such as: Lump Sum, Design Build, Project Management, Construction Management, and Public/Private Partnership.

Nice To Haves

• A strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and utilizing PCL’s estimating manuals, systems and forms.
• Reviewing quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or Chief Estimator.
• Performing assigned quantity survey.
• Giving quantities of major purchase items to purchasing department for pricing.
• Transferring quantities to lead estimator.
• Performing general subtrade solicitation duties.
• Bid document control.
• Performing bid day assignments.
• Visiting job sites periodically.
• Developing relationships with subcontractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Earn competitive weekly pay
• Gain hands-on experience on real projects
• Develop in-demand skills through mentorship and PCL’s College of Construction
• Build connections through inclusive student events and networking events
• Follow clear career pathways to full-time roles — more than 150 students hired last year
• Access medical, dental and vision benefits with no waiting period
• Receive mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree