ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
At Black & McDonald, you’re not just an Intern, you’re part of the family. Our Internship Program is centrally supported, fully leveraged paid summer employment offering you the chance to bridge theory to practice in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our goal is to provide you with 4 months of engaging, meaningful, and impactful experience that will launch your career in the right direction.
The Estimating Intern will work hand-in-hand with a variety of organizational stakeholders to support overall estimate development. Throughout the Internship, they will have the opportunity to get involved with a multitude of work groups and tasks that will contribute to their professional career development as well as successful estimate completion.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
Advise on tendering procedures, examine, and analyse tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Estimating & Proposals Division Manager, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Perform sales calls and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business
Assist in conducting material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
Collect and analyse relevant cost information
Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications
Assist with the development of WBS and schedules
Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management
Work with project manager to develop overall project budget and cost baseline
Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above
What Resources will Support my Internship Experience?
Ongoing coaching and feedback
Support network of interns coast to coast
Support from regional HR Representative and the Recruitment and Internship Manager
Opportunity to demonstrate your learning and participate in hands-on application
Opportunity to network and build relationships with your regional peers and national interns
A work plan with the ability to participate in e-learning
EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuing a Bachelor or Technical Degree or Diploma in relevant field
Demonstrated willingness to learn, work independently, multi-task, and effectively prioritize tasks
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Basic understanding of estimating, project management, engineering and construction processes, procedures and relevant software
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills
Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera, and the MS Office Suite of products
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
A Client Security Clearance will be required
APPLICATION PROCESS
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Job Description Glassware Specialist When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work that makes...
Apply For This JobPosition Title: Environmental Sustainability Lead, Business & Rights (English Services) Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement:...
Apply For This JobJoin our winning Sales Team today! Internal and External Applicants are Welcome to Apply. Referrals are welcome LOCATIONS: ON East...
Apply For This JobJob Description In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety...
Apply For This JobAbout Gap Inc. Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more....
Apply For This JobJob Description: PROGRAM SUPPORT AND STUDENT INCLUSION ASSISTANT FACULTY OF SKILLS AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re...
Apply For This Job