Cost Advisory Intern

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

- Aid in the consultation with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. developers, government agencies, financiers, design professionals, etc.) on the delivery of different types of infrastructure projects (e.g. rail, airports, highways, bridges, energy, parks, data centers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, resilience improvements, etc.).
- Collaborate with design professionals, project stakeholders, and other relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of proposed infrastructure projects.
- Request, handle and review relevant project data, studies, plans, and contextual issues.
- Prepare various analyses such as construction cost estimates, schedules, risk models, constructability assessments, financial models, life cycle cost assessments, and optioneering exercises for a variety of infrastructure projects. Key software for conducting these analyses include Microsoft Excel, @Risk, and Primavera.
- Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates based on industry best practice using both top-down (e.g. benchmarking) and bottoms-up (e.g. detailed unit rate development) methodologies.
- Read, analyze, and perform quantity take-offs of design documents, drawings, and blueprints.
- Collaborate with design professionals to find opportunities and inefficiencies within an infrastructure project, evaluating different design and construction options and developing a variety of solutions.
- Conduct outreach with the construction industry to gather information relevant for projects and research (e.g. pricing information, market assessments); understanding complex methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.
- Monitor local, regional, and global market trends to understand their impact on the delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g. construction cost trends for labor / material / equipment, supply chain, macroeconomic conditions, etc.).
- Prepare analyses, draw evidence-based conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Participate in client engagements ranging from meetings, presentations, workshops, etc.
- Develop reports and presentations to meet clients’ needs and goals.

Is this role right for you? For this chance, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, or similar with coursework in Engineering, Economics,



Business and/or applied math/sciences.
- Strong interest in the built environment and infrastructure project development / delivery and/or operations.
- Passion for working on projects that incorporate sustainability, resilience, and equity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-based working.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned tasks and produce exceptional quality work.
- Analytical mindset and/or strategic thinker.
- Open and willing to learn.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.
- Bilingual in French and English preferred
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally preferred
- Proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (e.g. design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, or infrastructure type (rail, airport, bridge, highway, energy, etc.) preferred
- Familiarity with project management tools and techniques preferred
- Effective presentation skills for a variety of audiences preferred
- Out-of-the-box innovative thinking preferred

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
- Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace current ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Our Intern Experience Offers You

- Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
- Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
- Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.




- Work-life balance: Our hybrid mode offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

Toronto Hiring Range -The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $21.00 to $39.00 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Calgary will differ.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Applications meeting minimum eligibility requirements will be reviewed by hiring managers. Those selected will undergo a brief phone screen and next steps will be discussed.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life- arup

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

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