Job Description

Who We Are:

Kettle River Contracting is a Heavy Civil Construction Company providing specialized services to the resource development industry, including mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, forestry, renewable energy, and environmental remediation.

Our goal for every project is the same, to provide high quality services safely, on time, on budget and in a professional and ethical manner.

Below is a summary of capabilities/services Kettle River Contracting provides, but is not limited to:

Aggregate Crushing and Pit Development Surface Water Management Earth Dams and Tailings Ponds Bridge Installation Road and Site Establishment and Maintenance Underground Utilities and Plastic Piping Piling Storm Ponds and Liners Dewatering Forestry, Land Clearing and Mulching Surveying Reclamation and Remediation Projects Winter Ice Road Construction Heavy Equipment Mechanical Services Heavy Haul Transportation Services

Kettle River Contracting has offices in Cranbrook, BC and Elkford, BC.

What We Offer:

Kettle River Contracting provides a safe and respectful work environment for persons to begin, grow or exceed their career paths in all aspects of Heavy Civil Construction.

Some of the benefits provided by Kettle River Contracting include, but are not limited to:

Competitive Wages Opportunities for Advancement and Continued Growth Training Overtime Company Events Company Transportation (for qualified positions) Company Group Benefits (for qualified positions) Vehicle and Fuel Allowance (for qualified positions) Live Out Allowance (for qualified projects) Camp (for qualified projects)

Civil Construction Estimator

The Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for identifying potential projects and preparing detailed cost estimates and documentation to accommodate RFP submissions. The Estimator will report directly to Kettle River Contracting's offices and the Operations Manager.

The Civil Construction Estimator will oversee the preparation of proposals to satisfy RFP requirements and assist the field teams in preparation of Change Orders to accommodate scope changes on projects.

The expected daily duties and responsibilities of the Civil Construction Estimator include but are not limited to the following:

Lead the Estimation Process for Various Construction Projects, from RFP to Final Bid Submission Review and Assess Contracts Identify, Assemble and Evaluate Potential Projects. Assemble and Evaluate Staff to Assist in Proposal Preparation. Read and Interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications Project Scheduling Resource Scheduling including Equipment, Manpower, Materials and Subcontractors Assist with Manpower Onboarding when Required Vendor and Subcontractor Evaluation and Contract Development Ensure Vendors and Subcontractors Align with Purchase Order and Contractual Obligations Material Requisition, Procurement, and Receiving Change Order Requests RFIs, Engineering Requirements Assist with Cost Tracking, Forecasting Assist with Progress Tracking Effectively Seek Productive Methods of Completing Tasks Ensure the Quality of Work Meets Contractual Requirements Work Under Pressure and Tight Deadlines Possess a Valid Driver's License (class 5 or equivalent) Operate and Maintain in a Professional Manner, any Kettle River Contracting Provided Assets including Cell Phones, Computers and Vehicles Adhere to all Kettle River Policies Train, Mentor and Lead other Employees Able to Work in Various Environments and Weather Conditions Able to Work Various Shifts and Rotations Pass Pre-Employment, Annually, and Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing Be Able to Attend Field Site Tours as Required Coordinate and Prepare Project Kick-Off Meetings and Material to Ensure Project Management Teams and Field Supervision Full Understand Project Requirements, Contract Terms and Conditions

Job Details:

Full Time Position (approximately 160 hours per month) Expected to Work 8-10 Hour Shift Part of the Company Management

Office Based Work Located in Cranbrook

Field Based Work Located Onsite

Job Requirements:

Minimum of Valid Class 5 Drivers License Minimum of 3 Year Experience in the Construction Industry in an Estimator Role or Project Engineer/Manager Strong Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills Be Fit for Duty Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe/Bluebeam, and MS Projects Have Excellent Writing Skills Able to Work in Various Environments and Weather Conditions Must be Safety Orientated, Self-Motivated and Work Well with Other Employees and Subcontractors Have Good Organizational Skills Self-Disciplined Pass Pre-Employment, Annually, and Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing Project Management Professional Designation (considered an asset)

Work is located in Elkford, BC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-26