Position Title:  Jr Piping Estimator

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround, and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional work.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Piping Estimator will be responsible for generating accurate and timely cost estimates for assigned projects. The Estimator will deliver well-organized estimates, budgets, and schedules while managing Aecon’s risk.

Please note: This role is for an opportunity with Aecon's subsidiary Trinity Industrial Services based in Beaumont, Texas. 

What You'll Do Here:

• Analyze documents, specifications, proposals, and addenda in preparation for pricing.
• Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers and incorporate it into estimates.
• Formulate all costs for tender submission – labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.
• Assist with prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs as required.
• Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.
• Review project sites prior to price preparation, as required.
• Perform post-bid and post-project analysis, ensuring associated learning and communication take place.
• Collect data and report on established business Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain files and correspondence on active and completed estimates.
• Provide estimating support to field staff, as required.
• Drive estimating process/procedure compliance and consistency.
• Incorporate and comply with Aecon’s risk management policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships and serve as a contact with key subcontractors.
• Maintain estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.
• Foster an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the field.
• Time and material, and unit rate quote preparation.
• Prior experience as a fabrication shop leader/manager, or in welding is appreciated.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong computer skills – MS Excel, Word, Project, P6, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and estimating software (Accubid).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to championing inclusion and diversity.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.