Ibt Design and Estimating Co-op - Fall 2024 - Vaughan

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 opportunities for a IBT Design and Estimating co-op 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.

The Integrated Building Technology (IBT) team helps clients design, deploy, integrate, maintain and operate all the technology needed to automate building systems, from HVAC to lighting to IT and OT networks. We are product agnostic, which means we select solutions based on what's best suited to the building's unique requirements. Our goal is to make building controls as simple, streamlined and future-ready as possible — so clients can keep costs down and take advantage of emerging innovations like the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics while providing a seamless occupant and operator experience.

This is a 12- month coop term from September 2024 to August 2025 at our Toronto office or On-Site offices. This coop term will be split into 6-month rotations between our Design team and our Estimation team.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGN ROTATION:

• Translate mechanical plans, specifications and equipment shop drawings into technical deliverables (ie. Shop Drawings which include; System Schematics, Points Lists Sequences of Operation, Schedules, Network Layouts, Panel & Transformer Layouts and Wiring & Interlock Diagrams)
• Select controllers, sensors and devices that meet each project's specification and design intent, while striking a balance between hardware and installation costs
• Actively participate in meetings with consultants, contractors and owners to discuss projects.
• Ability to translate mechanical plans and schematics to determine system and device locations on-site.
• Prepare documentation packages to provide to our clients, consulting engineers, MN internal software team and installers for them to provide reviews and/or execute their work.
• Actively participate in workplace safety meetings and training.
• Work with the project managers to draft and issue technical documents related to project specifics (ie. RFI, JI, SI, etc.)
• Develop and maintain as-built documentation for closeout of projects.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ESTIMAITON ROTATION:

• Set-up new opportunities for estimating by entering project information in database to obtain estimate number and setting up estimating folder for IBT estimating team.
• Performing quantity takeoffs including entry into estimating software.
• Work with estimating team members to assemble completed estimates including labour, material, equipment and sub-trade pricing.
• Create (and attend when necessary) Estimating Bid Review meetings, Turnover meetings, 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
• Work with estimating team members to support them in keeping Modern Niagara's internal Database and Dashboard up to date for executive management
• Perform additional related duties as required under the direction and guidance of the estimating team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a University degree or College diploma in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, building science, electromechanical engineering, control systems engineering or applicable education
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
• Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
• Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting

Desirable:

• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, or projects.
• Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory
• Previous exposure to programming languages such as python, C++, Adobe, Visual Basics and PLC Programming
• Consideration given for candidates who have experience with MS Visio

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.