Civil Estimating Intern

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 ahead at what’s next for you. We’re ready to help you build a career you’ll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL.

If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Estimating Intern, apply to this posting and we’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Once you apply, our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is a good fit for the position. In the meantime, sign up for our talent community so you can be the first to know about PCL opportunities.

Here's how a Estimating Intern contributes to our team:

• Performs quantity, material, and labor takeoff from drawings, specifications, and related documents.

• Reviews quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or chief estimator.

• Applies material unit prices or adds material allowances to the estimate.

• Assists with bid document control (e.g., includes addenda in set of working drawings, includes RFIs, distributes information to estimating team; archives information/recaps and files on local server).

• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.

• On a fixed-price job, ensures that bid validity, escalation, and extra work terms meet project requirements for small scopes.

• Performs bid-day assignments as per lead estimator.

• Solicits pricing from trade contractors and suppliers under supervision of lead estimator.

• Supports updating and maintenance of subtrade database information.

• Assists in developing CAD drawings, work plans, crane pick plans, etc.

• Attends preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring.

• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

• Values and models the solution provider and profitability culture.

• Other duties as required.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company 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 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.

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.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Primary Location: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Utah

Job: Estimating Intern 

 Requisition: 6754