Estimating Student

4 days ago

Halifax, Canada PCL Construction Full time

**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. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking an **Estimating Student** for our **Atlantic Canada District,** within our **Canadian Buildings Division**, that is available for **4 months,** starting **January 2026,** to work in **Halifax, NS**.

As an Estimating Student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:
**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
- Contacting trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
- Obtaining and building unit-pricing.
- Performing and updating quantity take-offs.
- Updating request for information lists.
- Learning to understand trade scope definitions and local market conditions.
- Learning to understand varied contractual terms & conditions.

**Qualifications**:

- Working towards a degree or diploma in a civil engineering or architectural technology related field.
- Ability to perform quantity take-offs.
- Ability to perform unit pricing.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- A passion for working in a construction environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of conceptual estimating.
- Knowledge of a variety of contract arrangements such as: Lump Sum, Design Build, Project Management, Construction Management, and Public/Private Partnership.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets, design and formulas.
- Prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.

**Next Step**:
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.

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

**Employee Status**:Internship Full-Time

**Company**:PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

**Primary Location**:Halifax, Nova Scotia

**Job**:Estimating Student

**Requisition**: 9731

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