Junior Estimator

Mainland Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainland Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our growing team. This is a dual-role opportunity ideal for someone early in their construction career, offering hands-on experience in estimating and project coordination across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through to execution and close-out.

You will work closely with experienced Bid staff, develop a foundation in development and utilities, and actively support planning, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn construction software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs under the direction of the Bid Manager/Estimator.
• Prepare supplier RFPs (Requests for Pricing).
• Analyze supplier quotations for review by the Bid Manager/Estimator.
• Review tender documents including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Assist with logistics planning and project scheduling.
• Support project managers in cost tracking and procurement tasks.
• Manage RFIs and Site Instructions (SIs) submissions.

Skills

Self-directed

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Mainland Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our growing team. This is a dynamic, dual-role opportunity ideal for someone early in their construction career. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in estimating and project coordination across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through to execution and close-out.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with experienced Bid, you'll develop a well-rounded foundation in development and utilities while actively supporting the planning, budgeting, procurement, and site documentation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs under the direction of the Bid Manager/Estimator.
• Prepare supplier RFPs (Requests for Pricing).
• Analyze supplier quotations for review by the Bid Manager/Estimator.
• Review tender documents including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Assist the Bid Manager with logistics planning and project scheduling.
• Assist Project Managers in compiling change orders.
• Support Project Managers in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Help with cost tracking and project financials.
• Assist Project Managers in managing RFI (Request for Information) submissions and Site Instructions (SIs).

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree from an accredited Technical College or University in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction industry experience.
• Self-directed and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn construction-related software under the guidance of senior staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Understanding of Microsoft Project is an asset.

Why Join Mainland Group?

At Mainland, we believe in building from within. This role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of construction projects and to develop a well-rounded skill set, making it an excellent foundation for a long-term career in construction.