Estimator

PCL Construction•Glendale, CA

5d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is hiring an Estimator for its California Buildings team, based in the Glendale or San Diego office. The Estimator leads small to medium estimates or components of larger estimates, analyzes project requirements, and supports pursuit and bid activities. The role includes leading a small team and mentoring and coaching indirect reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline, trade experience, or equivalent.
Four years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating.
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 working relationships with stakeholders, 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.
Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million across various delivery methods.

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 overall project requirements.
Complete quantity take-offs for 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.
Identify risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, market conditions, and constraints; use contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
Document, organize, and archive estimate information to support bid document control and transfer to the project team.
Perform bid-day assignments and support other estimators in closing various 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, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions