Lead Cost Estimator

1 week ago


Bellevue, Washington, United States PCL Construction Full time

The future you envision is attainable.
At PCL, we don't merely construct buildings; we cultivate communities and careers.

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in our Seattle office, contributing to a team dedicated to executing meaningful projects and encouraging professional development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contract Review: Analyze and interpret contract documents and specifications across various project categories, including hard-bid/lump sum, construction management, and design-build.
  • Schedule Development: Create critical path schedules with key milestones to guarantee timely project delivery.
  • Comprehensive Take-Offs: Conduct detailed take-offs for labor, equipment, and materials for extensive scopes of work.
  • Pricing Strategy: Direct the pricing approach for general expenses and project-specific needs for medium to large-scale projects.
  • Estimation and Trade Buy-Out: Generate as-bid estimates and formulate trade buy-out strategies in partnership with the operations team.
  • Client Engagement: Aid in the preparation and presentation of proposals to clients.
  • Risk Assessment: Perform risk and opportunity evaluations to incorporate into the project's risk register.
  • Tender Management: Collaborate with external consultants and oversee the tender development process.
  • Success Monitoring: Ensure that project-specific success criteria are achieved, providing innovative solutions to challenges.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent trade experience.
  • Gold Seal certification in estimating (CDN).
  • 12+ years of experience in construction cost estimating with preferred onsite experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects valued up to $250 million.
  • Strong grasp of construction methodologies, planning, and scheduling.
  • Extensive expertise in bid preparation, trade procurement, and bid closing.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract terms and risk identification.
  • Exceptional communication skills, particularly verbal.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Highly adaptable to manage diverse workloads.
  • Collaborative team player with a supportive approach.
  • Mentoring mindset with strong interpersonal abilities.
  • Self-driven and resourceful with robust organizational skills.

PCL is a premier, employee-owned organization committed to excellence in construction. We provide a dynamic work atmosphere, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to engage in projects that have a significant impact.

The PCL Companies embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and background. PCL combines various pay and benefit strategies to offer a comprehensive total rewards package.

This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Together, we can build success and a better future.


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