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, & Setting

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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📌 Estimator (British Columbia)
🏢 Farmer Construction
📍 British Columbia