Posted 2 months ago
Junior Estimator
@ Mainland Group of Companies
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Mainland Group of Companies is hiring a Junior Estimator for a full-time, dual-role position that spans pre-construction estimating and project coordination. The work covers quantity take-offs, supplier pricing, tender document review, and support for logistics, change orders, purchasing and project financials. The posting asks for a diploma or degree in civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent construction experience, and it states no pay or schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Perform quantity take-offs under the Bid Manager or Estimator
- Prepare supplier RFPs and analyze quotations
- Review tender drawings, specifications and reports
- Assist with logistics, scheduling, change orders and purchasing
- Help with cost tracking and RFI and site instruction submissions
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience
- Works self-directed with minimal supervision
- Learns construction software quickly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Construction Management |
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Mainland Group of Companies
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Full company description
The Mainland Group of Companies is a multi-disciplinary construction service provider with expertise in civil works, excavation, shoring, and the oil & gas sector. We specialize in site preparation, bulk and detailed excavation, shotcrete, soil anchors, underground utilities, heavy road construction, and natural gas infrastructure, delivering comprehensive solutions for complex projects.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,156
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 57
- Reported office locations
- 206 - 12899 80th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3W 3G1, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Professional Services
- Civil Engineering
- CivicTech
- Other recorded names
- Mainland Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Civil
- Excavation
- Shoring
- and Oil & Gas
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The Mainland Group of Companies is a multi-disciplinary construction service provider with expertise in civil works, excavation, shoring, and the oil & gas sector. We specialize in site preparation, bulk and detailed excavation, shotcrete, soil anchors, underground utilities, heavy road construction, and natural gas infrastructure, delivering comprehensive solutions for complex projects.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Specialties | CivilExcavationShoringand Oil & Gas |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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About the Role
Mainland Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our growing team. This is a dynamic, dual-role opportunity ideal for someone early in their construction career. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in estimating and project coordination across the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction planning through to execution and close-out.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with experienced Bid, you’ll develop a well-rounded foundation in development and utilities while actively supporting the planning, budgeting, procurement, and site documentation efforts.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantity take-offs under the direction of the Bid Manager/Estimator.
- Prepare supplier RFPs (Requests for Pricing).
- Analyze supplier quotations for review by the Bid Manager/Estimator.
- Review tender documents—including drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Assist the Bid Manager with logistics planning and project scheduling.
- Assist Project Managers in compiling change orders.
- Support Project Managers in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts.
- Help with cost tracking and project financials.
- Assist Project Managers in managing RFI (Request for Information) submissions and Site Instructions (SIs).
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree from an accredited Technical College or University in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction industry experience.
- Self-directed and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn construction-related software under the guidance of senior staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Understanding of Microsoft Project is an asset.
Why Join Mainland Group?
At Mainland, we believe in building from within. This role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of construction projects and to develop a well-rounded skill set, making it an excellent foundation for a long-term career in construction.
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