JOIN OUR TEAM AT PARAGON!

Paragon is one of Winnipeg’s largest, privately-owned real estate companies specializing in the development of sustainable, purpose-built multifamily rental properties. With over 15 years of experience, Paragon boasts end-to-end real estate services including acquisition, development, construction management and long-term property management. Paragon currently has over 600M+ of projects under development.
At Paragon, we believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package and a vibrant workplace culture that embodies “The Paragon Way.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction estimating and project management
• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or an acceptable combination of education and related experience
• Excellent project planning skills
• Strong estimating experience. Must have experience reading and interpreting engineered plans/specs and developing cost estimates
• Understands construction tenders, drawings, processes, and standards through experience and earned qualifications
• Experience in working with estimating software such as Bluebeam, etc.
• Extensive proficiency using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Understand scope of work to bid as well as contractual terms and obligations
• Ability to maintain good working relations with material suppliers, customers and subcontractors
• Highly effective analytical, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure and problem-solve when faced with new challenges
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines
• Takes initiative and able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Desire to learn and grow professionally
• Results driven, energetic, creative and hardworking

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Junior Estimator will assist in the execution of project budgets, quantity takeoffs, purchase orders, contracts, etc. for multifamily construction projects.

• Tendering
• Creating tender packages, meet with Procurement team and Construction for bidders to be added to list prior to tender calls.
• Job scope clarifications, reviewing drawings and specs and creating new scope clarifications.
• Ensuring the accuracy of tender packages
• Directing questions to appropriate parties
• Data Entry/Filing:
• Assisting with documentation entry such as Purchase Orders, letters, contract entries, DocuSign documents
• Organize purchase orders and contracts in Procore and Procore Drive as required
• Request WCB / COI as required, follow up on trades who haven’t submitted
• Estimating:
• Perform quantity takeoffs to facilitate in budget creation and purchase orders
• Create and submit estimating reports – work closely with Estimating Manager
• Ensuring accuracy of quotes, comparative to take offs
• Learn/assist with Class C/D budgets
• Perform value engineering / cost analysis studies under the direction of the Estimating Manager
• Conduct research on current labour costs, material costs, source new leads
• Learn minor bid recaps of lower dollar thresholds, present to Estimating Manager
• Trade relations:
• Assist on sourcing new trades
• Adding new interest into Procore for tendering
• Reach out to trades as required for position
• Build and maintain current relationships by answering questions during tenders, etc.
• Purchase Orders:
• Draft purchase orders for execution as required
• Ensure accuracy of purchase order line items, request schedule of values if required

Other duties as assigned.