Junior Estimator

Farmer Construction; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Construction in Victoria, BC seeks a Junior Estimator to assist with quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for projects up to $3M. You will work with Estimators, Project Managers and Superintendents to prepare estimates and initiate projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, transition of projects to construction teams, and promoting safety culture within the organization. Relevant support and coordination across bid phases will be routine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in the initiation of all projects
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for review for projects up to $3M
• Assist in the preparation of project turnover packages for successful bids/proposals
• Assist with the transition of projects to the assigned construction team
• Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization
• Solicit operational support as required in preparation of estimates
• Assist in the preparation of tender and proposal responses and associated deliverables (bonds, insurance, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for review prior to submission of quotations or bids
• Assist or manage the closing of estimates and bid delivery
• Assist in the management of document distribution through estimate phase internally and externally
• Assist in the management of bidder solicitation and ensure scope coverage
• Assist with the design review with key subcontractors during bid phase to ensure coordinated plans and complete scope
• Assist in the preparation of project turnover packages upon successful award of a project
• Promote Farmer brand at all times; be an ambassador for the company in and outside of work
• Assist Estimators to identify opportunities
• Assist and/or manage proposal preparation and submission, and responses to RFP/RFQ calls, if required
• Identify and address major OHS and environmental risks at bid stage; solicit input as required
• Hazardous materials assessments and contract risk
• Environmental contamination and contract risk
• Temporary works engineering and associated costs
• Major OHS controls (fall protection, confined space) and associated costs
• Assist Project Manager with supplemental estimating to support changes and/or significant changes in scope
• Assist the Project Managers in resolution of commercial issues with clients and subcontractors, particularly where issues relate to original bid/proposal
• Review project financial reports for variations from budget/estimate, if required
• Assist Estimators in compiling historical data for incorporation in future estimates

Job description

JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Reports To: Manager, Pre-Construction and Estimating

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for
all construction projects. Reporting to the Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating, Junior
Estimators work closely with Estimators, Project Managers and Superintendents in the preparation of
estimates and project initiation and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in the initiation of all projects
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for review for projects up to $3M
• Assist in the preparation of project turnover packages for successful bids/proposals
• Assist with the transition of projects to the assigned construction team
• Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization

Key Results Areas

• Estimate quality, timeliness, and accuracy
• Project profitability

Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating

• Solicit operational support as required in preparation of estimates
• Assist in the preparation of tender and proposal responses and associated deliverables (bonds,
  insurance, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for review prior to submission of quotations or bids
• Assist or manage the closing of estimates and bid delivery
• Assist in the management of document distribution through estimate phase internally and
  externally
• Assist in the management of bidder solicitation and ensure scope coverage
• Assist with the design review with key subcontractors during bid phase to ensure coordinated
  plans and complete scope
• Assist in the preparation of project turnover packages upon successful award of a project

Business Development

• Promote Farmer brand at all times; be an ambassador for the company in and outside of work
• Assist Estimators to identify opportunities
• Assist and/or manage proposal preparation and submission, and responses to RFP/RFQ calls, if
  required

Health, Safety, & Environment

• Identify and address major OHS and environmental risks at bid stage; solicit input as required
• o Hazardous materials assessments and contract risk
• o Environmental contamination and contract risk
• o Temporary works engineering and associated costs
• o Major OHS controls (fall protection, confined space) and associated costs

Project Execution

• Assist Project Manager with supplemental estimating to support changes and/or significant
  changes in scope
• Assist the Project Managers in resolution of commercial issues with clients and subcontractors,
  particularly where issues relate to original bid/proposal

Operational Performance

• Review project financial reports for variations from budget/estimate, if required
• Assist Estimators in compiling historical data for incorporation in future estimates