Senior Estimator

PCL Construction•Arvada, CO

4d•$137,000 - $178,000

About The Position

PCL Digital Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to support its national data center business unit. The role contributes to estimating large hard-bid/lump-sum and construction management projects, as well as small- to medium-sized design-build projects. The Senior Estimator analyzes project documents, develops schedules and estimates, supports bid and trade buy-out strategies, and works with operations teams, clients, consultants, and project management organizations. The position also assesses risks and opportunities, supports proposal presentations, and helps ensure project solutions align with owners’ business needs and success criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, trade experience, or equivalent.
Gold Seal certification in estimating required (Canada).
12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating.
Experience leading pursuits valued up to $250 million across hard-bid/lump-sum, construction management/cost-reimbursable/target-price, and/or design-build delivery models.
Experience with self-perform estimating and understanding of productivity.
Knowledge of construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines.
Extensive knowledge of bid preparation principles, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing, and bid-closing procedures.
Expert understanding of contract terms across delivery models, including the ability to teach them and identify contract risks and opportunities.
Understanding of hard-bid/lump-sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit-price, design-build, target-price, and construction-management/cost-reimbursable bid processes and contract delivery methods.
Ability to lead successful teams.
Resourcefulness, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers, and industry representatives and leverage industry relationships for competitive advantage.

Nice To Haves

12 months of onsite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze contract documents, including isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings, and specifications to determine overall project requirements, including bonding and insurance.
Establish critical-path schedules with milestone dates and completion timelines for large projects.
Complete full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.
Lead pricing of general expenses and project-specific general requirements for medium and large lump-sum and construction management projects.
Complete as-bid estimates and develop trade buy-out strategies with the operations team.
Assist in presenting estimates and proposals, and prepare and deliver client presentations.
Perform quantity, material, and labor take-offs from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
Document, archive, and organize estimate information for transfer to the project team after an award.
Conduct risk and opportunity analyses for chief estimator review and inclusion in the risk register.
Liaise with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinate tender development on behalf of clients.
Monitor client project-specific success criteria, understand owners’ business requirements and revenue generation, provide solutions, hold the team accountable, and challenge the team to find creative solutions that benefit the project.

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 a career across sectors and regions