Advanced Construction Estimator - Bids & Budgets

Farmer Construction; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Construction in Victoria, BC seeks an Intermediate Estimator to quantify costs and prepare bids for construction projects. Reporting to the Manager, Pre-Construction and Estimating, you will work closely with Project Managers and our VP to drive estimates and project initiation.

Your responsibilities include tendering, reviewing drawings, take-offs, coordinating with subtrades, and assembling complete bid and accounting packages for successful project handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction cost estimation and bid preparation.
• Ability to review drawings, perform take-offs, and coordinate with subtrades.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead competitive tenders and project budgets
• Complete review of Issued for Tender Specifications and Drawings
• Participate in pre-bid/site assessment meetings
• Complete budgeting for construction management and/or design-build pursuits
• Perform all labour, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricing
• Contact and communicate with required subtrades for each tender to ensure scope
• Coordinate preparation of full estimates and risk/opportunity analysis
• Prepare bid packages for construction management projects
• Oversee tendering and award of subcontracts
• Assemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up
• Assist with transition of projects to project management team
• Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture
• Manage own career development and provide mentorship to staff
• Prepare PBA, review drawings, conduct site/neighbourhood analysis
• Attend site visits and meetings, manage estimating activities during pre-construction
• Coordinate and lead trade scope clarification meetings
• Prepare procurement schedules, tendering, buy-outs, and cost data for future historical reference
• Follow up with project through completion
• Assist with labour cost reporting and productivity analyses
• Make periodic site visits and walk-arounds

Job description

Farmer Construction in Victoria, BC seeks an Intermediate Estimator to quantify costs and prepare bids for construction projects. Reporting to the Manager, Pre-Construction and Estimating, you will work closely with Project Managers and our VP to drive estimates and project initiation.

Your responsibilities include tendering, reviewing drawings, take-offs, coordinating with subtrades, and assembling complete bid and accounting packages for successful project handovers.