Estimation Coordinator Co-op - Fall 2024 - Hamilton

At Modern Niagara, we value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that's well above industry standards. Modern Niagara is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA's Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) - Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine's Canada's Best Health + Safety Culture Award and Canada's Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category.

We currently have Estimating Coordinator co-op opportunities for talented and creative students to be part of our team and share our values and passion. We are looking for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and are keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.

This is a 12 month co-op term from September 2024 - August 2025 at our Hamilton office.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and proactively maintain Modern Niagara's Estimating inbox and calendar within Outlook
• Participate in Estimating Team Meetings and Huddles, taking notes of action items when necessary
• Create (and attend when necessary) Estimating Bid Review meetings, Turnover meetings, etc.
• Liaise and maintain up-to-date communication with external stakeholders including suppliers, vendors, sub-trades, clients, etc.
• Manage Estimating documentation folders on Procore, ensure documentation such as drawings, RFIs, etc. are updated regularly
• Collect info and create proposals for new bids, collaborating with Executive Assistant on content and proofing
• Update Modern Niagara's internal Database and Dashboard for executive management reporting
• Perform additional related duties as required under the direction and guidance of the hiring manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a University degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or applicable education
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS 365, particularly Excel
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
• Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
• Comfortable working in an office setting

Desirable:

• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects
• Experience in the construction industry a strong asset
• Understanding of mechanical building systems (plumbing and HVAC) is an asset

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at coop@modernniagara.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.