Lead Construction Estimator-civil Earthworks

**Company Profile**

Chemco is a Western Canadian general contractor specializing in multi-disciplinary construction including civil earthworks, rail, hydrovac, directional drilling, electrical, instrumentation, rig matting, and electrical engineering. We are a progressive company that supports all individuals in both professional and personal development.

Chemco is a proud supporter of the following programs, and strives to provide equal opportunities for all individuals in the construction and related industries: Trade Winds to Success, Helmet to Hardhats, Women Building Futures, and the Pre-Apprenticeship Training (PACT Program).

If you are a self-starter motivated to make a career within our performance culture, Chemco looks forward to hearing from you.

**Preferred Experience and Education**
- 5+ years of experience in civil earthworks construction
- 10+ years estimating and managing projects from $100,000 up to $10,000,000.
- Experience with all phases of the bid process from proposal creation to construction completion.
- Experience creating corporate templates and procedures relevant to civil earthworks estimating
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a C.E.T., P. Tech, or P. Eng is an asset, but not required.

**Required Skills and Knowledge**
- Formal proposal creation and submission
- Ability to lead a team of estimators on proposals from $100,000 to over $10,000,000
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Familiar with relevant codes and industry best practices
- Familiar with heavy civil construction equipment and placement rates
- Hands-on experience on civil earthworks construction projects
- Ability to assemble accurate, timely, and well organized estimates
- Ability to prioritize work and manage time on multiple concurrent bids

**Preferred Skills and Knowledge**
- Experience with linear transportation infrastructure
- Experience and knowledge in change management and project controls
- Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Primavera P6
- Proficient with Accubid Enterprise
- Highly skilled with Excel, including Power Query
- Experience with material procurement
- Familiarity with contract law

**Responsibilities**:

- Reports to the Director of Estimating.
- Create and lead project proposals including:

- Reviewing project scope of work, drawings, specs, standards, contracts, and other documents
- Performing civil takeoff of drawings and bills of material
- Compiling material lists for procurement
- Creating project execution plans
- Determining project staff and equipment
- Creating project schedules
- Engaging vendors and subcontractors
- Coordinating proposal reviews with stakeholders
- Train and mentor estimating department staff
- Estimate change orders for current projects
- Visit sites as required during the bid phase and comply with all site-access requirements, including but not limited to: drug and alcohol testing, clean shaven policies
- Manage or assist with management of successful proposals from Chemco’s Nisku office, Location Cats’ St. Paul regional office, or at site locations as required.

**Work Location**
- Regularly office-based at the Chemco head office - 3135 4th Street, Nisku, AB
- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute unpaid lunch
- Hybrid work schedule: Three days per week in the Nisku office, and up to two days remote.

**Compensation and Benefits**
- Permanent full-time position
- Salary range from $90,000 to $130,000 annually based on experience
- Company RRSP contribution from $2.00 to $4.00 per hour up to 140 hours per month. No employee matching is required. (Annual total of $3,360 to $6,720)
- Paid vacation commensurate with experience.

Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- civil earthworks construction: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person