Electrical Senior Estimator

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, your personal and professional growth is our passion. Were excited to help you discover whats next in your journey so you can build a legacy that youre proud of. With locations and projects across North America and beyond, exciting opportunities are waiting for you in dozens of cities.

Heres how an Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, engineering deliverables, and contract documents to determine project requirements and scope.

• Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.

• Complete comprehensive quantity takeoffs for power distribution, medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, instrumentation and controls, communications, grounding, lighting, and raceway systems.

• Lead pricing of project-specific general requirements, indirect costs, and electrical construction expenses for large industrial and commercial pursuits.

• Develop critical path estimating schedules and milestone timelines to support bid submissions and project delivery requirements.

• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis related to electrical scope execution, labor productivity, procurement strategies, and material availability.

• Complete estimate turnover packages, bid recap documentation, and electrical trade buyout strategies in coordination with operations teams.

• Document and maintain estimate assumptions, pricing strategies, vendor quotations, and supporting electrical estimate data for project handoff upon award.

• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.

• Support client presentations and explain electrical scope, pricing methodology, schedule considerations, and risk mitigation strategies during estimate reviews.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field. Equivalent electrical trade experience may be considered.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 8-15+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• large commercial projects preferred. Experience leading estimates exceeding $50M-$500M+ preferred.
• Experience with industrial facilities, data centers, power generation, substations, renewable energy, or large commercial projects preferred.
• 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.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future thats inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyones needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.

Company: PCL Industrial Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job Title: Electrical Senior Estimator

Requisition ID: 13323