
Estimating Student
- Halifax, NS
- Stage
- Temps-plein
- Assisting with the preparation of tender documents.
- Contacting trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
- Obtaining and building unit-pricing.
- Performing and updating quantity take-offs.
- Updating request for information lists.
- Learning to understand trade scope definitions and local market conditions.
- Learning to understand varied contractual terms & conditions.
- Working towards a degree or diploma in a civil engineering or architectural technology related field.
- Ability to perform quantity take-offs.
- Ability to perform unit pricing.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- A passion for working in a construction environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of conceptual estimating.
- Knowledge of a variety of contract arrangements such as: Lump Sum, Design Build, Project Management, Construction Management, and Public/Private Partnership.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets, design and formulas.
- Prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
- Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.