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, & Setting

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

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📌 Junior Estimator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Farmer Construction
📍 Winnipeg