Co-op - Estimating

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?

The Student Estimator will have the opportunity to support the civil east team in their process of offering proposals and working with the estimating team.

What You’ll Do Here:

• 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 roads, bridges, elevated guideways, airports, hydro power dams and many other heavy civil projects
• 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

What You Bring to the Table:

• 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. Database and P6 knowledge an asset.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.