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Farmer Construction

Estimator

Victoria, BC, Canada

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Posting language: English
Posted: Dec 8, 2025

Original job description

JOB DESCRIPTION | INTERMEDIATE ESTIMATOR

Job summary

This position is responsible for the quantification, cost estimation, and bid preparation for construction projects. Reporting to the Manager, Pre-Construction and Estimating, Intermediate Estimators work closely with the Project Managers, as well as our Vice President in the preparation of estimates and project initiation and planning.

Key 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 all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scope
Ensure all the required information is complete and assembled prior to tender deadline
Coordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities
Prepare bid packages for construction management projects
Oversee the tendering and award of subcontracts
Assemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up
Assist with the transition of projects to the project management team
Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization
Manage own career development and provide mentorship to other staff

Key results areas

Estimate quality, timeliness, and accuracy
Engagement of subtrades and scope coverage
Project profitability

General duties by function

Estimating

Prepare tender and proposal responses and associated deliverables (bonds, insurance, etc.)
Prepare estimates for review prior to submission of quotations or bids
Manage document distribution through estimate phase internally and externally
Prepare project turnover packages upon successful award of a project
Solicit operational support as required in preparation of estimates

Negotiated Works (outside of Hard-Bids)

Prepare PBA (Preliminary Budget Assessment) complete with project statistics, scope preparation and summary.
Review schematic drawings analysis and provide key notes
Conduct site and neighbourhood analysis
Attend site visits and meetings, as directed
Manage all Class D to Class A estimating activities during pre-construction.
Work closely with the Manager and PM team to produce well prepared cost plans (estimates, scopes, VE, schedule, risk analysis, variance reports)
Coordinate and participate in Constructability Review sessions with the Manager PM and Site Super and take minutes
Prepare PIP (Pre-Construction In-Progress Reports) during Pre-Construction
At tendering stage, be responsible for tender packages, trade reconciliation sheets, work closely with the Manager and the PM to identify specific scopes
Prepare bid packages for construction management projects
Coordinate and lead for trade scope clarification meetings
Prepare pre-tender and post-tender estimates with variance report
Coordinate and lead hand over meetings.
Prepare procurement schedule, tendering, buy-outs, contract negotiations, set up costing system and control estimate for future historical data
Follow up with project through completion
Assist Manager with labour cost report and productivities.
Make periodical site visits and walk arounds
Assist Manager to identify difficult and unique design details, formwork systems (how it was estimated, how it was built) and construction equipment

Competitive Works (Hard-Bids)

Obtain tender docs, internal review, prepare for go/no-go meetings, estimate Binder
Participate in estimating planning meetings.
Set up weekly estimate review meetings and complete HB checklist.
Arrange meetings with key subcontractors, as needed
Prepare all recap sheets preparation and assignments
Provide key notes to the Manager or lead estimator
Complete review of issued for tender specifications and drawings
Attend and participate in pre-bid/site assessment meetings
Perform and manage all labour, material and equipment take-offs and associated pricing
Communicate with all required subtrades for each tender to ensure understanding and completeness of scope
Ensure all required information is completed and assembled prior to the tender deadline
Coordinate preparation of full estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities
Assemble complete accounting packages prior to job start-up to manage the financial control of the project

Health, Safety, & Environment

Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization
Perform periodic jobsite inspections
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

Project Execution

For successful bids, assist with the transition of projects from estimating to project management
Provide smooth transfer of project estimates to project team
Oversee the tendering and award of subcontracts
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

Assist the project managers in the evaluation of project financial reports
Review project financial reports for variations from budget/estimate
Assist Manager of Pre-Construction and Estimating in compiling historical data for incorporation in future estimates

Business Development

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

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Responsibilities

The Intermediate Estimator at Farmer Construction will prepare cost estimates and bids, measure quantities and prices labour, materials and equipment, and coordinate with subtrades. The role also reviews tender drawings and specifications, hands projects over to project management, and promotes health and safety.

Requirements

Candidates need construction estimating experience, the ability to read drawings and specifications, and skill with take-offs and pricing. Strong communication, attention to accuracy and a commitment to health and safety are also expected.

Skills

Cost estimating
Quantity take-offs
Labour, material and equipment pricing
Tender and bid preparation
Reading construction drawings and specifications
Subcontractor procurement and tendering
Risk identification
Budgeting
Constructability review
Variance reporting
Project handover
Occupational health and safety
Mentorship
Proposal writing

Keywords

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subcontractor management
pre-construction
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hard bid
construction management
design-build
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occupational health and safety
project turnover
cost plan
variance report
constructability review

Seniority

Mid level

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