Student Estimator

1 week ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Aecon Group Full time

Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation.

From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes.

Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all.

Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

Company and Divisional Overview
Aecon Construction Group Inc. is Canada's largest, publicly traded construction and infrastructure Development Company.

Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and on a selected basis internationally.

Safe. Trusted. Respected. 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.

With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients.

This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

The Student Estimator will have the opportunity to support the Foundations team in their process of bidding new work and working with the estimating team. This is an 8 or 12-month opportunity which will work out of our Quarry Park office in Calgary, AB.

The student intern will have the following duties in this role:

  • Being mentored by Senior and Chief Estimators in bidding projects including construction approach
  • Pursuing various projects including a combination of bidbuild, designbuild and PPP projects ranging from bridges, tunnels, highways to water & wastewater treatment
  • Working with estimate teams on bid preparations including
  • Quantity takeoff and updating estimate software with quantities
  • Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation
  • Subcontractor/Vendor Quote comparisons
  • Inserting quotes into estimate software
  • Assisting with means and methods for project construction
  • 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
  • Participate in tender closing
  • Working with partners estimating teams
  • Preparation of handover documents to site team for successful bids

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • A valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
  • Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.
  • Attention to detail, mathematical, analytical skills and accuracy.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Service orientation and ability to work effectively with a team environment.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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