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At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.
Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of.
We are actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing team in Tampa Florida. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in civil infrastructure and water / wastewater projects along with a strong track record of delivering accurate and competitive estimates for complex construction initiatives
Heres how a Senior Estimatorfor our Civil Eastoffice contributes to our team :
Responsibilities
- Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric as-built and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding insurance etc.).
- Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
- Completes full quantity take-off of all labor equipment and materials for larger scopes.
- Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
- Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.
- Assists in presenting estimate / proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.
- Performs quantity material and labor take-off from drawings specifications and related documents.
- Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
- Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
- Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
- Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners business requirements revenue generation and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent.Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 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.Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods planning scheduling sequencing potential problems and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation including quantity take-off procedures trade contractor procurement pricing and bid closing procedures.Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.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.Ability to lead successful teams.Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners peers and industry representatives and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.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 youll 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.
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Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!
Employee Status : Regular Full-Time
Company : PCL Civil Constructors Inc.
Primary Location : Tampa Florida
Job : Senior Estimator
Requisition : 10249
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Gas Chromatography,Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Construction Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Auto Estimating
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1