Estimating Intern

Work and train with the industry's finest professionals! FlatironDragados's Intern Program provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.

As an Estimating Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting at any number of project locations. In addition, you will assist the estimating team by assisting in preparing the estimate for assigned construction discipline.

In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.

• Review requests for qualification, requests for proposal, addenda, and all other contractual documents.
• Assist senior estimators in the preparation of estimating guidelines and estimation schedule.
• Review Issued for Estimation drawings and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of work breakdown structures.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and participate in quantity reconciliations.
• Support procurement leads in the preparation of requests for quotes packages.
• Liaise with local subcontractors and suppliers, clarify quotes received and prepare comparison sheets.
• Assist in the preparation of indirect costs.
• Assist in cash flows preparation and analysis.
• Participate in the identification and assessment of risk and opportunities.
• Participate in the preparation of green sheets, preliminary and final cost estimates. 
• Perform all other related tasks that will help the estimation team complete the project.

• University Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction or another relevant discipline.
• Previous experience carrying take-offs would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software will be an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
• Experience with/knowledge of Bluebeam/Revu.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good initiative, attention to details.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ideal candidates should be interested in developing a career as an estimator, focused mainly on bids with optional temporary deployments to live projects if needed.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.