Rising Estimator – Construction & Infra

Aecon Concessions

Cambridge

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Aecon Concessions in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Junior Estimator to generate accurate cost estimates for assigned projects and deliver organized budgets and schedules. You will work with subcontractors and operations to ensure bids meet scope and deadlines.

Responsibilities include multi-source take-offs, price formation, and post-bid analysis, with a focus on data integrity, teamwork, and process compliance. Experience with 3D models and job-cost fundamentals is valued.

Qualifications

  • Prior estimating or operational experience is an asset.
  • Red Seal Certification is an asset.
  • Experience navigating and retrieving data from 3D models is an asset.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings and contract documents.
  • Good knowledge of job cost fundamentals and basic accounting and reporting principles is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
  • Adaptability to a flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
  • Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze documents, scope of works, specifications, proposal requirements, and addendums in preparation for pricing.
  • Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and related models.
  • Obtain and analyze third-party pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to include in estimates.
  • Formulate all costs for tender submissions: labour, equipment, material, freight, rentals, and subcontractors.
  • Be 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 and construction conditions prior to price preparation.
  • Perform post-bid and post-project analysis and share learnings.
  • Collect data and reports on business metrics and KPIs.
  • Maintain bid documentation and estimates records; manage correspondence.
  • Provide estimating support to field and operational staff as required.
  • Drive estimating process compliance and consistency.
  • Incorporate Aecon risk management policies and procedures.
  • Foster relationships with key subcontractors as main contact.
  • Keep estimating data systems up to date.
  • Promote an inclusive culture and career progression.

Skills

Communication skills
Reading construction drawings
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Cost accounting basics

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

MS Excel
MS Word
MS Project
P6
SharePoint
Bluebeam
Accubid
InEight

Job description

Aecon Concessions in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Junior Estimator to generate accurate cost estimates for assigned projects and deliver organized budgets and schedules. You will work with subcontractors and operations to ensure bids meet scope and deadlines.

Responsibilities include multi-source take-offs, price formation, and post-bid analysis, with a focus on data integrity, teamwork, and process compliance. Experience with 3D models and job-cost fundamentals is valued.

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