Position Title:  Estimating Coordinator

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!

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze documents, drawings, specifications, proposals, addendums in preparation for resources and cost estimates.
• Perform site visits, participate in person workshops.
• Obtain inputs from operations and support the team in preparing quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications, as applicable.
• Aid in the estimate creation – labour, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts, including obtaining pricing from suppliers and subcontractors as well as validation with benchmarks.
• Work directly with ALICE Technologies solution, an Artificial Intelligence software for planning and estimating.
• Perform estimate related oral and/or written communications with project teams, partners and clients.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities to ensure the development and communication of the estimate outputs, as required.
• Stationed on major project as required.
• Assists with Prequalification submissions, RFQs and RFIs as required.
• Administrative duties to support the estimating department, including the creation and maintenance of inquiries log, assumptions log, change log, as well as tidiness of the estimating plans room.
• Maintains files and correspondence on active and completed projects.
• Performs Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion, and that associated learning and communication takes place.
• Protects all forms of proprietary information.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. 

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Up to 4 years of experience within the construction industry and within an estimating department.
• Engineering Degree preferred. College Diploma, Trades Background – or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Tehcnology savvy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with estimating software, SAP and Primavera P6 is considered an asset.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Capability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Results oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability to respond to change.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strict qualifications to personally pass security clearances as required, including for police and Federal agencies regarding tender and construction contracts.
• Conduct and complete specialized training as required.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

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.