Construction Estimator

4 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States PCL Construction Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Estimator to join our team at PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in leading small to medium estimates and components of large estimates, reviewing bid documents, and ensuring the completion of quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities
  • Lead small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and review all associated bid documents.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
  • Ensure the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
  • Support the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
  • Recognize risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/constraints. Use contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Assist with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
  • Perform bid-day assignments and support other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners, and suppliers.
  • Solicit competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.
  • Establish a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit.
  • Lead a small team, including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
  • 4 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, and 6 months of on-site experience is preferred.
  • Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods.
  • General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures.
  • Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff 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.
  • Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
  • Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
About PCL Construction

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life, and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education, and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 to $117,000 per year based on experience and qualifications. PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL.

PCL is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

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