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Bird Construction

Estimating Student (4-8 Month Term)

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Bird Construction
Provider of construction and maintenance services across industrial, infrastructure and buildings sectors.
Assist with project cost estimating and bid preparation for construction projects.
5d ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
bid preparation
take‑offs
cost estimating
database management
bid tracking
plan review
  • 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.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, construction technologies, and best practices in estimating.
  • 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.
  • Participate in departmental and project meetings to provide input and support on estimating-related matters.
  • Support the estimating team in tracking and reporting on project bids, opportunities, and market trends.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating cost databases, historical data, and estimating resources to ensure accuracy and consistency in estimating practices.
  • Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to gain an understanding of project scope and requirements.
What you bring
construction management
3.0 gpa
work permit
leadership
collaboration
communication
  • You are currently enrolled in a relevant degree program such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent program
  • Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
  • Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
  • Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Bird Construction or one of our wholly owned subsidiaries
  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
  • You will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship and possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • pre-employment medical and/or alcohol & drug testing may be required.
Company
Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
  • Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
  • Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
  • Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
  • Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
  • Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
  • With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
Culture + Values
  • We bring life to vision
  • Creating great things with you
  • We put safety first
  • A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
  • We are stronger together
  • Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
  • We lead with honesty
  • We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
  • We are driven to do great work
  • We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
  • We create opportunity
  • Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Environment + Sustainability
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
  • Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
  • Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
  • Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
  • Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
  • Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
  • Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
  • 'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
Inclusion & Diversity
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
  • National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
  • Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
  • Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
  • Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
  • Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.
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