Piping Estimator
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. Our Canadian Industrial sector of PCL, services the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining power, alternate energy, and pulp and paper industries throughout North America. From propelling emergency vehicles, heating recreation centers, and producing electricity for local schools; the projects we build are fundamental to the communities in which we live.
Here's how a(n) Piping Estimator for our Edmonton Industrial Management office contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Reading and comprehending client documents
- Performs pipe 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.
- Attends preliminary site visits with more senior staff for mentoring.
- Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- A postsecondary diploma or degree in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
- Some co-op or relevant experience in a construction environment preferred.
- Basic knowledge of construction industry; on-site experience or exposure to construction (hands-on or trade experience) preferred.
- Ability to work in a busy team environment.
- Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision makers, leading to negotiated or repeat work.
- Attention to detail and the ability creatively solve problems.
- Strong computer skills; especially well versed with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
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 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.
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. 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.
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!
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.
Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt)
Job: Piping Estimator
Requisition: 7370