Junior Estimator

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