First seen by our source: 23 days ago
Estimator
@ Pomerleu
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Pomerleau Construction is hiring an experienced Estimator for its Major Projects team to price large building and infrastructure projects from $1.5 million to over $1 billion. The role covers quantity take-offs, cost formulation, supplier and subcontractor pricing, and bid handover. The posting states a salary range of $108,000 to $146,000 plus benefits, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive estimating experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate bid costs in Hard Dollar estimating software
- Analyze drawings, specifications and proposals before pricing
- Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings
- Gather supplier and subcontractor pricing for estimates
- Manage handover process upon project award
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive estimating experience
- Preferably experience in rail or transportation industry
- Proficiency in MS Office and estimating software
- Knowledge of cost reimbursable, target and GMP contracts
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Pomerleu
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Full company description
Pomerleau, whose revenues exceeded $4.8 billion in 2023, is one of the largest construction companies in Canada. It specializes in building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors, undertaking major projects through alternative delivery methods. Equipped with a research and development laboratory, Pomerleau integrates innovations into more than 80% of its projects and works sustainably to build the living environments of tomorrow. It is a family-owned company with human values, recognized as one of the 100 best employers in Canada. As a talent incubator and a trainer for the next generation, we encourage the development and growth of all our team members.
- LinkedIn followers
- 143,379
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,249
- Reported office locations
- 500 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Québec H2Y, CA
- 521, 6E Avenue, St-Georges, Quebec G5Y0H1, CA
- 99 Airport Rd, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A, CA
- 1496 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A, CA
- 562 Chemin Olivier, Lévis, Quebec G7A, CA
- 343 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
- 185 The West Mall, Toronto, Ontario M9C, CA
- 900 W Hastings St, 1100, Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique V6C, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Energy
- Real Estate
- Construction, repair and maintenance
- Other recorded names
- Pomerleau
- Pomerleu
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 200,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Pomerleau, whose revenues exceeded $4.8 billion in 2023, is one of the largest construction companies in Canada. It specializes in building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors, undertaking major projects through alternative delivery methods. Equipped with a research and development laboratory, Pomerleau integrates innovations into more than 80% of its projects and works sustainably to build the living…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1966 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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The Opportunity
As an experienced Estimator working in the Major Projects team at Pomerleau Construction, you will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will work closely with our proposals team and various client groups to secure bids and ensure project success.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for accuracy of bid cost created in Hard Dollar estimating software.
- Analyze documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals, in preparation for pricing.
- Visit project sites prior to price preparation.
- Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.
- Performs quantity take-off from construction drawings where applicable.
- Supports the process to obtain pricing from suppliers and Subcontractors and incorporate into estimate.
- Formulates costs for tender submission – labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
- Good understanding of risks relevant to scope of works priced.
- Manages the handover process upon award of project.
- Maintains files and correspondence on active and completed tenders.
- Complies with Estimating process / procedure and consistency.
- Maintains positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key subcontractors.
- Protects all forms of proprietary information.
- Maintains Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.
What YOU Will Bring
- Minimum 5 years of progressive estimating experience depending on major construction projects. Preferably in the rail or transportation industry.
- Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, experience of using estimating software.
- Estimating software experience required, ideally using HD.
- An understanding of site conditions that impact bid costs, ensure constructability.
- A knowledge of various types of construction contracts (particularly Cost Reimbursable, Target, and Guaranteed Maximum Price.).
- Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills, and accuracy.
The expected salary range for this opportunity is $108,000 - $146,000. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program which is listed above. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.
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