Position Title:  Student Estimator

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!

Company and Divisional Overview

The Student Estimator will have the opportunity to support our Major Projects West team in their process of bidding new work and working with the estimating team. This is a 4-month co-op placement located in our downtown Vancouver head office starting January 2025.

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

• Being mentored by Senior and Estimating Directors in bidding projects including construction approach
• Pursuing various projects including a combination of bid-build, design-build 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
• Participate in tender closing
• Working with partners estimating teams

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 is an asset.
• 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $23.00-$25.00 per hour.

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.