Job Description

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure 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 building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

At Aecon, we\'re building the future and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We\'re always looking for exceptional talent to work on our exciting and ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on being the #1 Canadian Infrastructure Company and the first choice employer in our industry.

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Student Estimator will have the opportunity to support the Industrial team in their process of offering proposals and working with the estimating team. This is a 4, 8, or 12 month internship starting in September 2023. 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 private client proposals, design-build and bid-build projects ranging from mining processing plants, industrial manufacturing 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

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.

Aecon fosters , 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. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please

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