Civil Estimator

1 month ago

Acheson, Canada Paradox Access Solutions Inc Full time

**Paradox Access Solutions** is seeking a
**Civil Estimator** to join our team in
**Acheson, Alberta**

Do you enjoy the challenges of a small team making a big impact?
** **Come Join the Paradox Team

Paradox Access Solutions is a family-owned company and industry leader in innovative access solutions in Western Canada. Since 2004, Paradox has been providing industrial access matting solutions and ground reinforcement for the pipeline, utility, municipal, general construction, and energy sectors.

**What You’ll Do at Paradox**:
The Civil Estimator ensures the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. The Civil Estimator is tasked with preparing and maintaining a list of supplies, contractors, and subcontractors, establishing unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts. This individual’s accuracy is critical to the profitability of the business.
- 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

**What You’ll Bring to Paradox**:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering or an equivalent field.
- Three or more years of experience in estimating
- AutoCAD experience is ana asset
- Able to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints, and as-builds
- Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for development of material and labour estimates
- Mathematical and analytical skills necessary for interpretations of job cost reports
- Able to use cost-estimating software to prepare cost quotes and bids
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Superior time management skills and multitasking skills with a strong sense of urgency under mínimal supervision.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental programs
- Knowledge of general construction and materials systems and procedures
- Understanding of project scheduling and estimating techniques

Paradox is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We hire without regard to race, age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, family status, or socioeconomic class.

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