About this Student Estimator role at Bird Construction
We Are Canem Systems
Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.
With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.
Our internships and Co-ops are designed to provide you with a business relevant project that will allow you to independently manage your own area of responsibility, while receiving support from an assigned Supervisor and Technical Mentor. We’ll help you discover your strengths and development areas in a challenging, fun, and supportive work environment.We are seeking a student to join us for a 4 or 8 month co-op position starting in January 2027. This position will be based out of Edmonton, AB.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to gain an understanding of project scope and requirements.
- Conduct take-offs from project drawings and develop material and labor quantity estimates.
- Utilize estimating software and tools to prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, subcontractor quotes, and other project costs.
- Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, including organizing and compiling all relevant estimating information.
- Collaborate with senior estimators and project managers to review and analyze bids and proposals for accuracy and competitiveness.
- Assist in maintaining and updating cost databases, historical data, and estimating resources to ensure accuracy and consistency in estimating practices.
- Support the estimating team in tracking and reporting on project bids, opportunities, and market trends.
- Participate in departmental and project meetings to provide input and support on estimating-related matters.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, construction technologies, and best practices in estimating.
The People Behind our Work
At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.
Safety, To Us It’s Personal
We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.
