Senior Estimator/Pre-Construction Manager

PCL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together. At PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry. We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career. We're seeking a strategic, client-focused leader with a proven track record pursuing and delivering large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects valued from $50M to $500M+. The ideal candidate excels at developing winning pursuit strategies, building trusted client relationships, and aligning owners, designers, operations, estimating, and preconstruction teams to move complex projects from opportunity through construction startup. They are a collaborative leader, strong mentor, and business-minded professional who drives growth, repeat business, and successful project outcomes. To be considered for this position, candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or visa transfers now or in the future for this role.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, and project planning for heavy civil, water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects.
Experience leading the pursuit and delivery of large-scale municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, transmission pipelines, force mains, utility corridors, and related civil infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated success leading pursuits and preconstruction efforts for complex infrastructure projects valued from $50M to over $500M.
Experience working directly with public agencies, municipalities, industrial clients, and private owners.
Experience transitioning successful pursuits into operations and supporting project startup.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or visa transfers now or in the future for this role.

Nice To Haves

Strategic, collaborative leader with strong business acumen and the ability to align clients, design partners, operations teams, and estimating professionals.
Organized and proactive in developing pursuit strategies and managing complex preconstruction deliverables.
Passionate mentor committed to developing high-performing estimating and preconstruction professionals.
Client-focused relationship builder with a proven track record of earning trust, securing repeat business, and driving long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of conceptual, design development, GMP, and lump sum estimates for complex infrastructure projects.
Direct preconstruction services, including constructability reviews, value engineering, risk assessment, procurement planning, and project logistics.
Develop and execute pursuit strategies, including RFQ/RFP responses, interviews, presentations, and client engagement activities.
Lead owner-facing meetings, design reviews, and preconstruction workshops throughout project development.
Manage multidisciplinary estimating and preconstruction teams, establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring successful delivery.
Collaborate with owners, engineers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimize project outcomes.
Manage project risks, contingencies, procurement strategies, and schedule impacts throughout the preconstruction process.
Oversee multiple pursuits simultaneously while maintaining estimate quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading 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
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions