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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Would you like to join a passionate and dedicated team involved in some of the largest infrastructure projects in Quebec? AECOM, a world leader in the field of infrastructure, is proud to lead the MLAP joint venture with Hatch (HA), responsible for the owner's engineering services for MLAP, including technical and construction management, estimating, scheduling and coordination to achieve project objectives.

The Mactaquac Generating Station (MQGS), built in the 1960s near Fredericton, is a major hydroelectric facility with a capacity of 672 MW, providing clean, low-cost electricity to approximately 12% of New Brunswick homes and businesses.

AECOM is the engineer of record for major civil, structural and heavy engineering services, responsible for reviewing spans, developing AAR FEA models, refining spans and providing design services for major civil works in collaboration with contractors and NB Power prior to construction.

As part of the duties, you will be responsible for estimates and will also be responsible for consolidating estimates from other disciplines and assume responsibility for the quality of estimates, accuracy of estimating processes and tools.

To fulfill this role successfully, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Establishing fee budgets for estimating services to be provided on various projects;

• Ensuring that the choice of estimating software or tools and the type of estimates to be produced are appropriate to the context of each project and to the client's expectations;

• Coordinate the production of estimates with other disciplines, monitor and consolidate them;

• Write or validate payment terms in estimates;

• Produce detailed cost estimates for labor, construction materials and equipment;

• Calculate quantities or validate quantities established by others;

• Evaluate indirect project costs;

• Identify risks and establish contingency provisions;

• Produce budget estimates based on unit prices;

• Establish contacts with suppliers of materials and equipment to obtain budget prices;

• Analyze the impact of changes introduced by addenda, and make any necessary adjustments to estimates;

• Maintain cost databases for estimating software and tools;

• Establish and develop consistent and reliable estimating models and standardize the application and use of price grids;

• Coordinate a cost benchmarking process for each region through previously completed projects;

• Compare historical project costs with new costs to justify variances;

• Apply estimating expertise and tools to justify change orders, single source bids and unplanned work;

• Evaluate costs to negotiate the true value of additional work during the course of the job (change notices, amendments, claims, etc.);

• Provide interactive estimating support to project managers;

• Prepare schedules;

• Write texts related to estimating in various project reports;

• Present estimation and planning results to the customer;

• Analyze bid results; Supervise technicians and engineers;

• Provide training and support to project managers in their estimating efforts;

• Provide support during construction and occasional site visits;

• Ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines for estimating projects; Participate in service bids.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

• College training in building estimating or assessment or any training related to the engineering or construction field;

• At least 8 years in civil engineering project estimating;

• Ability to coordinate a team of technicians to meet technical quality, schedule and budget objectives;

• Experience on construction sites or in-depth knowledge of construction and work execution;

• Knowledge of construction codes and standards;

• In-depth knowledge of estimating software and tools;

• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project and AutoCad;

• Ability to write study reports and technical specifications;

• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken;

Desirable qualifications:

• At least 15 years in civil engineering project estimating;

• Experience in Execution Management - Supports operational objectives and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration;

• Teamwork skills - Collaborates effectively within the team to achieve goals, identify issues and improve organizational effectiveness;

• Ability to collaborate in building and maintaining a strong team, contributing to a culture of excellence;

• Communicates effectively - both internally and externally; Demonstrates sound judgment, sense of responsibility, strong analytical, synthesizing, organizational and problem-solving skills;

• Provides the necessary mentoring, recognizes and supports the potential of his colleagues Adheres to the company's philosophies and contributes to its expansion;

• Positively influences peers to achieve desired results;

• Demonstrates rigor, concern for customer satisfaction, quality of services rendered and achievement of project objectives;

• Concern for precision and detail.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position;

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is 91 500,00 $ - 150 000,00 $.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10115851

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd