Estimator

PCL Construction•San Diego, CA

3d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies, is hiring an Estimator for its California Buildings team, located in the Glendale or San Diego office. The Estimator leads small- to medium-sized estimates or components of large estimates and supports pursuit preparation, bid closing, and successful transfer of estimate information to project teams. The role includes analyzing contract documents, performing quantity take-offs, identifying project risks and opportunities, soliciting competitive pricing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and trade partners. The Estimator also leads a small team, including mentoring and coaching indirect reports. PCL describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company. Its total rewards offerings may include employee ownership opportunities, discretionary performance bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, health and insurance benefits, paid parental leave and family care support, healthcare and dependent-care spending accounts, mental health and wellness support, and career development and training opportunities. The stated salary range is $110,000 to $140,000, with final compensation confirmed in a personalized offer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline, trade experience, or equivalent.
Four years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating.
Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million using various delivery methods.
General construction knowledge, including understanding specifications, drawings, materials, methods, and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of bid preparation principles, including quantity take-off procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy, and bid-closing procedures.
Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information, and competitors.
Familiarity with hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target price, and cost-reimbursable delivery methods.
Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships, including soliciting subtrade partners and suppliers.
Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, and aptitude for adopting new technology.

Nice To Haves

Six months of on-site experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and review associated bid documents.
Analyze contract documents and specifications to determine and validate project requirements.
Complete full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
Support the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and helping establish a pursuit schedule.
Recognize risks related to project requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions or constraints; use contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
Document, organize, and archive estimate information for transfer to the project team.
Perform bid-day assignments and support other estimators in closing scopes.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including the lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners, and suppliers.
Solicit competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers.
Establish a critical path schedule for the estimate or pursuit.
Lead a small team, including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Opportunities to learn new skills and grow a career across sectors and regions