CO-OP, Assistant, Estimator

at  Aecon Group

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER AT AECON!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.
We are seeking our next co-op estimator student to support our civil east group at our Montreal head office.

• Being mentored by Senior and Chief Estimators in bidding projects including construction approach
• Pursuing various projects including a combination of private client proposals, design-build and bid-build projects ranging from mining processing plants, industrial plants, to water & wastewater treatment
• Working with the estimating team on proposal preparation including: Quantity takeoff and updating estimate software with quantities
• Database analysis
• Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation
• Subcontractor/Vendor Quote comparisons & analysis
• Entering quotes into estimate software
• Assisting with project execution
• Assisting in design build process and working with design teams
• Preparing portions of estimates utilizing Hard Dollar Estimating software
• Preparing portions of schedules utilizing Primavera P6 software
• Preparation of handover documents to site team for successful bids