Position: Co-Op Business Development and Estimation Officer (4 months – September – December 2023)
Job Summary/Overview:
As a Co-Op in Business Development and Estimation, you will be exposed to many facets of the company to gain a depth and breadth of our business and industry as a whole. You will be shadowing the General Manager to receive hands-on experience;
- How decisions are made
- Client/Supplier/Vendor relations
- People and Site Management
- Identifying cost risks as it relates to current and future projects
- Job review and Estimating strategies based on current market conditions
- Reviewing current and past production methods to refine pricing strategies
- Learning on the job-site to verify production quantities and assess project progression
Key Responsibilities
Market Review & Data Interpretation:
- Review daily tender boards for current opportunities to collect, process, and interpret market data in identifying specific opportunities pertaining Agg-Flo type of work and trends in the industry as a whole
- Shadowing client meetings to evaluate the viability of our specialized services to diverse client bases, prospective organizations, and varied market sectors
- Participating in ensure that all budgets and estimates are well researched; proper quantities established, based on current and historical information and reflect current trends in the market
- Assist with collection and presentation of documents and reports for review and close-out process
- Assist in reviewing documents for proposals to enable complete estimate preparation.
Strategic Business Planning:
- Reviewing trends within the market relative to construction tendering, materials and construction processes and relevant technologies;
- Participate in developing, executing, and analyzing comprehensive business plans, including marketing, operations, and financial strategies.
- Identify potential new services based on evolving market needs and current construction methods
- Participate in bid management meetings and estimate reviews
- Participate in reviewing specifications to identify scope of projects
- Assist with risk assessment and management processes
Internal/External Client Relations & Stakeholder Management:
- Establish effective working relations with all consultants, contractors, suppliers and partners, on which we depend for the successful execution of the construction program;
- Assisting with estimates for the clients to help them to get a cost breakdown and plan their budget
- Assist in updating construction takeoff based on client review/changes
- Participate and attend project meetings and job showings as required
- Assist with communication of sub-trades
- Assist with change management process (i.e. clarifying changes, helping resolve issues, and pricing change orders)
- Review and assess tender specifications, drawings, and reports
- Facilitate internal and external communication regarding any changes, modifications or additional requirements and manage conflict through solution-oriented alternatives. Involve all parties as required and lead/coordinate all necessary meetings
- Apply leadership and teamwork skills to maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the company
- Proactively communicate any changes or updates in sourcing operations that might impact client projects or stakeholder interests
- Assist in planning, directing, and executing projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet all stakeholders’ interests.
Financial Management:
- Participate and support construction function strategy as it relates to pre-construction planning and support, budgeting, value added costing, material sourcing and estimating with the goal of ensuring profitability and fiscal responsibility
- Advise and suggest improvements with regards to all areas for cost savings and waste reducing
- Identify and evaluate risks associated with each project
- Participate in review process during pre-construction activities to achieve the financial goals of the organization
Ethics & Corporate Responsibility:
- Uphold and promote the principles of business ethics in all dealings
- Prioritize corporate responsibility in decision-making, particularly with regards to environmental impact and sustainable practices
Key Skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal (Customer focused) skills.
- A strong willingness to learn and the ability to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced environment are crucial
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite products
- Ability to analyze historical project data and apply to present bidding strategies
- Effective verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem solving; result focus; accountability and dependability; ethics and integrity;
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Highly detail oriented, self-directed, organized, and proactive
- Support other department personnel as required
- Perform additional tasks as required
Salary:
- Co-Op placement – Unpaid
Schedule:
- TBD based on students schedule (20-30 hrs)
Education:
- Currently enrolled in or completed a Post Graduate Business Degree/Certificate.
- Previous experience or knowledge in the construction industry is an asset, but not mandatory.
Work remotely:
- No – In Person