Junior Estimator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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!

Under the general supervision of the Director of Estimating, the Junior Estimator will be responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates and executions plan for the construction of projects. Computes costs estimate of raw materials purchased or leased equipment or subcontracted work and labor required in the bid tendering process.

 

 

Citizenship required – Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position

 

 

 

What You'll Do Here 

 

• Responsible for participating in design reviews for Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Subcontract packages with client key stakeholders.
• Create sketches, drawings, and specifications to meet client requirements, analyze blueprints, and other documentation
• Perform value engineering and take part in constructability reviews during the preconstruction cycle.
• Drive the production of detailed cost budgets on successfully bid projects
• Partner in collecting and maintaining a historical cost data base on past construction projects to be used in estimating new work
• Execute accurate quantity takeoffs and unit pricing utilizing estimating software
• Connect with appropriate vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information
• Solicit scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors<