Estimator M​/F

What is the role?

Evaluate bid specifications and drawings to ensure that everything that is required for a successful bid is addressed
Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiates price. Follows up as required to ensure bids are received
Assess and provide accurate cost estimates and required documentation to obtain profitable construction/maintenance contracts, responding to business leads, or responding to requests for tender
Review projects, analyzing and documenting estimated vs. actual costs, and the whole job – what was done, when, how, why. Use this data for estimating work/projects
Review contracts concerning insurance and bonding. Order bonding
Ensure timely and accurate communication of all information/documentation
Identify and implement efficiencies, process improvements and ways to save money
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Other duties as assigned

What do we value?

CET or Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum Class 5 driver’s license
Minimum 3 years of road construction experience
High computer literacy
Working knowledge of Bid-2-Win system is an asset

What's in it for you?

Competitive compensation package
Dental care
Extended health care
Annual boot allowance
Matching RRSP
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Maternity top-up program
Second parent leave program
Free On-site parking
Growth Opportunities
Company events

Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, contributes to the goals and profits of the company by accurately estimating the costs of potential projects within specifications and market value and developing new business, resulting in obtaining profitable construction/maintenance contracts/agreements.

Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together.

Please visit us on the web at to learn more about Carmacks.

Entité

Fondée il y a plus de 50 ans, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. est un entrepreneur de génie civil respecté, spécialisé dans la construction de routes, de ponts et de services d'entretien. Opérant à travers quatre unités commerciales clés
- Bridges, Highways, Municipal et Highway Maintenance
- Carmacks fournit des solutions d'infrastructure complètes, allant des nouveaux projets de construction jusqu'aux services d'entretien continus. Engagée en faveur de l'intégration et de la diversité, Carmacks est fière de promouvoir l'égalité des chances sur le lieu de travail. Rejoignez-nous pour construire ensemble un avenir meilleur. Pour en savoir plus sur nous, consultez le site .