Apprentice Cost Consultant

2 days ago

Oakville, Canada PCL Full time
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.

Here's how a Senior Estimator for our Solar Canada office contributes to our team:

  • 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.
  • Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
  • 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); Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent.
  • 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.

    The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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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