Estimating Coordinator COOP - 4-12 Month Winter 2027

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 23, 2026
1 position

$23–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Maintain quote records and track tender deadlines and closing requirements. Create awarded projects in Procore, prepare tender proposals as needed, and develop presentations for clients and internal meetings.

Job details

Role Summary The Estimating Coordinator Coop opportunity is for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoys working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences. Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara This COOP position provides students a unique opportunity to learn directly from the field while working closely with industry professionals. It allows undergraduates step into the heart of project operations by seeing firsthand how teams coordinate, how schedules are maintained, how challenges are solved, and how buildings take shape each day. They will be playing an important role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects, at the same time, building valuable technical and professional skills that are difficult to acquire in a classroom, and provided a strong foundation for a future career in construction or project management. It’s an opportunity to make meaningful contributions while gaining practical insight into how complex construction projects come to life. Key Impact / Purpose * Gain hands‑on experience in real construction estimation and coordination * Strengthen communication and collaboration across project teams * Build foundational project estimation skills in a practical environment Duties and Responsibilities: * Maintaining database of all quotes received for active tenders * Track all active tender close dates and required information for closing * Create projects in Procore for all awarded tenders * Prepare proposals for tenders, if needed * Generate presentations for clients and internal meetings Must -haves: * Working towards a university degree or college diploma in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering or applicable education * Attention to detail and ability to find important information in tender documents * Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word * Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely * Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry Nice-to-haves: * Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects * Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory * Customer service experience would be an asset as this role will be required to follow-up with subtrades on quotes Salary range for this position is $23 - $25 per hour. About Modern Niagara Who We Are Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life. Our Culture & Values We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements. We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a university degree or college diploma in a related field, such as Mechanical Engineering, and have strong attention to detail and computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word. They should be energetic, reliable, timely, collaborative, and eager to learn; construction, related work, or customer service experience is an asset.