Estimator, Piping

Aecon Concessions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian infrastructure development firm that is committed to safety, integrity, and accountability. As a Piping Estimator, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate cost estimates for diverse industrial projects, helping to shape sustainable infrastructure for future generations. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and your career can flourish. Aecon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, ensuring that every team member feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to succeed. If you're ready to make an impact in the infrastructure sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Mental Health Support Services

Career Development Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Training

Employee Resource Groups

Sustainable Construction Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Piping Estimating or related operational roles is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to read construction drawings are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate cost estimates for projects based on specifications and proposals.
• Analyze construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs for pricing.

Skills

Piping Estimating

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

P6

Sharepoint

Bluebeam

Accubid

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to [e-mail]

Date: Jan 2, 2025

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA; Edmonton, AB, CA

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.

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!

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial brings seamless solutions to key clients through operational excellence and reliability. With the ability to self-perform across our diverse business offering and a strategic fabrication network, Aecon Industrial proactively and profitably manages projects across a diverse range of industrial business areas (Renewable Energy, Natural Gas Distribution, Oil and Gas, Water, Mining, Cogeneration Energy, Chemical, etc.). Aecon Industrial is also known for the pioneering of prefabricated piping services to better manage site labour and the integration of specialized coating systems into the fabrication process.

Aecon Industrial currently has a full-time permanent position open for a Piping Estimator. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Piping Estimator will be responsible for the generation of accurate and timely cost estimates for assigned projects. The Estimator will deliver properly organized estimates, budgets and schedules, while managing Aecon’s risk.

What You'll Do Here:

• Analyze documents, specifications, proposals, addendums in preparation for pricing.
• Perform quantity take-off from construction drawings.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers and incorporate into estimate.
• Formulate all costs for tender submission – labour, equipment, material, rentals and subcontracts.
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.
• Assist with Prequalification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s as required.
• Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.
• Review project site prior to price preparation, as required.
• Perform Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and that associated learning and communication takes place.
• Collect data and reports 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/ comply with Aecon’s risk management policies and procedures.
• Drive positive relationships and serves as a contact with key subcontractors.
• Maintain Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You'll Bring To The Team:

• Prior Piping Estimating / Operational experience an asset.
• Red Seal Certification would be an asset.
• Experience Navigating and Retrieving data from 3D Models would be an asset.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
• Good knowledge of job cost fundamentals and basic accounting / reporting principles an asset.
• Strong computer skills – MS Excel / Word / Project, P6, Sharepoint, Bluebeam and estimating software (Accubid).
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• 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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.