Estimating Student (8746)
Estimating Student (8746)
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Job Description
The future you want is within reach.
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 a student at PCL you willgetthe opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotespersonal and professional growth.
We are seeking anEstimating Studentfor ourAtlantic Canada District within ourCanadian Buildings Divisionthat is availablefor 4 months starting September 2025 to work in Halifax NS.
As an Estimating Studentand depending on your assigned project you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:
Responsibilities
- Assists with the preparation of tender documents.
- Contacts trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
- Obtains and builds unit-pricing.
- Performs and updates quantity take-offs.
- Updates request for information lists.
- Learns to understand trade scope definitions and local market conditions.
- Learns 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
- Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.
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.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.
Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!
Employee Status:Internship Full-Time
Company:PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Primary Location:Halifax Nova Scotia
Job:Estimating Student
Requisition:8746
Employment Type
Full-Time
