Entuitive Co-op Diaries: Constantine Matthaios

At Entuitive, we’re committed to helping the next generation of professionals gain meaningful experience and grow their skills. Constantine Matthaios, an Urban Geography student at the University of Toronto, joined our Business Development and Proposals team this summer to apply what he's been learning in class to real-world projects.

During his co-op, Constantine conducted research for proposals, exploring market trends, and connecting with colleagues across the company. He also learned from sustainability experts and built tools to analyze RFPs, gaining hands-on experience while discovering new areas of interest. It seemed almost too good to be true. I am an Urban Geography student with an interest in city-building and research, and my university job board was telling me I could do research for a city-builder. Entuitive’s Business Development co-op role felt like the perfect fit, offering the chance to sharpen my research skills while learning how transformative construction projects come together. The company’s focus on sustainability and social impact also aligned perfectly with my values, so I knew I had to apply. 

On my first day, I was welcomed with an orientation and team introduction. It was my first office job, so I was both nervous and excited, but everyone was so friendly that I quickly felt at ease. I joined during a week of team building and training, which gave me the chance to learn what the Business Development Enablement team does while making connections through activities like mini-golf and dinner. 

Once I settled in, I began working on my first projects. For one half of the team, I researched past projects and compiled information for Project Sheets, which are used in proposals. This gave me a window into the project process, as I sifted through RFPs, proposals, contracts, shop drawings, and more. 

For the other half, I dove into market research, which was very different from what I was used to. I looked into upcoming major projects, researched developers and architects, and helped gather client insights to better position Entuitive in the market. Along the way, I also became far more skilled in Excel than I expected, even creating a spreadsheet that automatically analyzes federal RFPs for trends in construction contracts. 

In between projects, I loved that I had the chance to explore other areas of the company. Since I am especially interested in sustainability, I set up coffee chats with members of the Sustainability & Performance team to learn about their work. These conversations gave me valuable insights into career possibilities and reinforced just how open and generous the Entuitive team is with their knowledge. 

If I could give one piece of advice to future co-op students, it would be to stay curious and explore as much as you can. Ask questions, connect with people outside your team, and volunteer for new tasks. You will learn so much, and you might even discover something you love. 

Finally, I want to thank the entire Business Development and Proposals team for making my term so impactful, memorable, and enjoyable.