Job Description

Estimator - 2100004K

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. This is more than a job. This is your chance to contribute to the success of something bigger than yourself.

As an Estimator for our California Buildings district located in Los Angeles, CA, you will contribute to our team by:

* Conducting detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard bid/lump sum and construction management projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
* Taking ownership of medium-to-large estimates or a component of larger estimates and is accountable for that specific work scope.
* Identifying associated risk factors, including monitoring of published addenda that may alter original project scope.
* Assisting estimate lead to establish a pursuit schedule (estimate and proposal).
* Establishing a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for medium-to-large projects.
* Completing full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for medium-to-large scopes.
* Capturing and understanding trade scopes, and communicates gaps/missing information.
* Reviewing current material and construction equipment pricing from purchasing department and ensures that bid validity and price escalation are addressed and meet projects needs.
* Validating construction equipment and material rates for basic inclusions, (e.g., currency, freight, taxes, bid exclusions).
* Completing material quantities and construction equipment list for lead estimator.
* Identifying and giving lead estimator special requirements in technical specifications, and requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities, and services.
* Pricing productivity impacts: weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.
* Leading pricing of the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium-to-large projects (lump sum and construction management).
* Other duties as required.

What you will bring to the role:

* Postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
* Eight (8) years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating along with 612 months of on-site experience preferred.
* Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150 million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and/or design-build.
* Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.
* Design management experience.
* Knowledge of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines gained through site visits or on-site experience.
* Able to use contract terms to identify risks/opportunities with contract/project documents.
* Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: hard bid / lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and construction management / cost reimbursable.
* Understands construction sequence and can produce a bar chart schedule; recognizes milestone date impacts.
* Experience estimating multiple scopes and has a working knowledge of applicable products and systems.
* Able to build an estimate without drawings/specifications.
* Working knowledge of CAD software.
* Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and internal operations systems: scheduling and estimating software.

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

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

Employee Status

: Regular Full-time

Job Level

: Experienced Professional

Company : PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Los Angeles

Job Posting

: Apr 8, 2021, 1:48:14 AM

Closing Date

: Ongoing

Job

: Estimator