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.
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
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 www.carmacks.com to learn more about Carmacks.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
Experience:
- road construction: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
