Senior Civil Estimator

at  Paradox Access Solutions Inc

Paradox Access Solutions is growing! We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to join our team!
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
WAGE: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
LOCATION: Acheson, AB

WHO WE ARE

Since 2004, our mission has been to be the best in every industry we operate in, including road building, temporary access solutions, and drainage solutions for mining. We stand out by staying true to our three guiding principles: valuing our employees, prioritizing sustainability, and committing to innovation to redefine industry standards. As a team, we believe in overcoming obstacles and providing responsible solutions for safe and reliable access to necessary destinations for communities and organizations across the country.
Along the way, we make responsible choices, acting in the best interests of our people, our projects, and the environments in which we operate. We’re proud to have a strong history fueled by innovation, a people-first mindset, and the belief that we can deliver ground-breaking access solutions to benefit our clients, communities, and planet.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? (REQUIREMENTS)

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an equivalent field.
• 5-10 years of senior estimating experience.
• Experience leading a team through the bid process for various civil projects.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and built drawings.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for strategic development of construction estimates and interpretations of job cost reports.
• Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to procedural integrity.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Takes the lead in the development of conceptual estimates and conventional bid submissions with or without complete drawings and specifications.
• Provide mentorship and training to Junior Estimators and review/guide their daily efforts.
• Prepare, and /or coordinate the preparation of full-cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general work tender.
• Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations necessary to successfully carry out civil construction projects according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide advice on proposal procedures.
• Analyze proposals, recommend /reject proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Evaluate and recommend allowances for indirect costs, design unknowns, escalation, and contingency.
• Conduct review meetings with clients.
• Participate and coordinate company risk and opportunity evaluation with clients.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on process from supplier through direct contact, sales brochures, price list, etc.
• Support the estimating team as required, which may include preparing estimates for other disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Effectively determine the bid strategies required for Paradox/Stratum to be successful.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Organizes bid closing assignments to meet submission deadlines on closing day.