Junior Estimator

Job summary

Assists in the quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for construction projects up to $3M. Collaborates with project managers and superintendents to ensure accurate project initiation and smooth transitions to construction teams.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Assists in the quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for construction projects up to $3M. Collaborates with project managers and superintendents to ensure accurate project initiation and smooth transitions to construction teams.

Requirements

Requires an entry-level professional capable of managing tender responses and coordinating with subcontractors. Must be able to identify occupational health and safety risks during the bid stage.

Listed skills

• Budget · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Estimation
• Bid Preparation
• Quantification
• Project Initiation
• Tender Preparation
• Document Distribution
• Bidder Solicitation
• Design Review
• Proposal Preparation
• Risk Assessment
• OHS Compliance
• Financial Reporting

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

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