(Summer Co-op 2024) Estimator Intern

Summer Student: Estimator

Ottawa, ON

Build your future at Minto!

Since 1955, we’ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work, and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it’s all about special moments — like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership. We recognize this continues with great employees, like you, and would love for you to join us on our mission. At Minto, we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your Role on our Team: Providing support to the Contracts Manager on all costing and budgeting related to residential low-rise and mid-rise construction.

In this role, you will:

• Providing quantity surveying and quantity takeoff
• Performing detailed, timely, and well-organized cost estimates for low rise and high rise buildings
• Providing and maintaining unit pricing and database for material and labor costs
• Preparation of tender documents
• Recording, evaluating, and comparing bids from multiple vendors and subcontractors
• Analyzing drawings and specifications
• Creating and presenting reports to upper management

We would like you to have:

• Relevant post-secondary education
• Experience in the construction industry
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office suite; outlook, word, excel
• Ability to work with estimating software
• Highly detail-oriented, Self-directed, organized, and proactive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.