Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of tender documents.
• Contacts trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Obtains and builds unit-pricing.
• Performs and updates quantity take-offs.
• Updates request for information lists.
• Learns to understand trade scope definitions and local market conditions.
• Learns to understand varied contractual terms & conditions.

Qualifications

• 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.