Job Description

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.

What is the role?

Navigate precision and planning in highway projects. Join us as a Highways Project Manager/Estimator, contributing your strategic mindset and organizational skills to estimate costs and ensure successful project completion. Reporting to the Highways Business Unit Manager and the management team, works with superintendents to contribute 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 contracts and agreements. Duties are:

Assess and provide accurate cost estimates and required documentation to obtain profitable construction 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 Plan short- and long-term work/projects with the Team Work with management to develop annual target business strategies Understand and administer the contractual agreement and ensure that the company conforms to the contract document Develop overall project schedules and oversees the maintenance, progress, and issuance of schedule Oversee the tendering and awarding of sub-trade contracts Plan, organize and direct the preconstruction activities including the development of cost plans and the preliminary project schedule and budget Work with superintendents in management of projects including planning and organizing the crews and equipment, overseeing the work, and managing client relationships Prepare progress reports and invoices for work completed Develop a client base by prospecting for new clients, checking newspapers for tender calls, and/or building relationships with present clients, promoting the company and its services, negotiating, and entering into construction project contracts Review contracts concerning insurance and bonding. Order bonding Promote teamwork and morale Ensure timely and accurate communication of all information/documentation Identify and implement efficiencies, process improvements and ways to save money Manage the job cost accounting for your projects Make recommendations to management on ways to improve project costs, schedule, and performance Other duties as assigned

What do we value?

Engineering or construction related designation Minimum 5 years of construction experience Knowledge of properties and techniques with working experience in granular base course and/or ACP Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Minimum Class 5 Drivers license Experience working on P3 or other large projects with tight contractual tolerances Thorough knowledge of construction industry Demonstrated ability to manage projects of moderate to complex scope Must have strong technical, managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills Possesses solid negotiating and conflict resolution skills Even tempered with the ability to manage stress with a sense of humor Able to deal with the details Excellent time management and planning skills with an ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Sharp negotiating skills demonstrating the ability to obtain the best price while maintaining a continuous harmonious relationship with Owners, Consultants and suppliers Conscientious and self-directed Respects confidentiality Strong communication skills

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee stock purchase plan Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Overtime Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

What is your salary expectation?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Construction and estimation: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person