Estimator

Bauer Foundations Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing employee training

Extended Medical

RRSP with employer matching

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bauer Foundations Canada is seeking a Senior Estimator in Burnaby, BC to manage RFP responses, design-bid concepts, and client engagement. The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical background, strong analysis, and effective tender preparation.

You will interface with clients and Operations, shaping project bids and strategy. The position emphasizes cost engineering, proposal development, and market prospecting, with collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality estimates and competitive

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in ground engineering or special foundations.
• Experience or qualifications in cost engineering or applications engineering are assets.
• Proven proposal preparation and project engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across ground engineering techniques.
• Site experience in ground engineering is desirable.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with good prioritization and time management.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Generate project opportunities through customer contact aligned with BAUER Canada's plans.
• Analyze inquiry packages and understand client needs.
• Identify strategic selling points for each project and client.
• Propose cost/time-saving alternatives for clients.
• Prepare and review tenders, bids and tender documentation.
• Interpret and respond to complex technical specifications.
• Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Visit construction sites to obtain firsthand feedback from Operations.
• Negotiate technical and commercial issues with diverse audiences.
• Identify and evaluate new markets via prospecting and networking.
• Maintain client databases and portals.
• Attend industry events and professional groups.
• Promote BAUER’s ethics, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

English fluency

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Location: Burnaby, BC

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimator is responsible for responding to client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and interfacing directly with clients.

This role requires a Civil Engineer with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to interpret complex technical specifications, develop design concepts, and manage all aspects of the tendering and bid preparation process.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate project and business opportunities through customer contact in alignment with BAUER Canada’s business plans and growth strategies
• Analyze inquiry packages, communicate with Clients and understand their needs
• Identify strategic selling points for each project and for each Client
• Assess alternate methods to provide cost and time savings to Clients
• Prepare and review technical tenders, bids, and tender documentation
• Interpret and respond to complex technical specifications
• Present design concepts to clients and other stakeholders
• Visit construction sites to obtain firsthand feedback from the Operations teams
• Negotiate and communicate complex technical and commercial issues to a variety of audiences
• Identify and evaluate new markets through prospecting, web research, and networking
• Maintain and update client databases and portals
• Attend and participate in industry events, professional groups, and networking associations
• Promote BAUER’s mission, vision, values, reputation, code of ethics, standards, policies, and procedures internally and externally

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Qualified candidates will have a Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar.
• 5 years of relevant experience in ground engineering or special foundations
• Experience or qualifications in cost engineering or applications engineering are considered an asset
• Proven experience in proposal preparation and project engineering applications with successful outcomes
• Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of ground engineering and special foundation techniques
• Site experience in ground engineering techniques is desirable
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with excellent prioritization and time management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in English required; French proficiency is an asset

SALARY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• Ongoing employee training and professional development opportunities
• Extended Medical including Vision, Dental, and Prescription benefits
• RRSP with employer matching program
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off

ABOUT BAUER FOUNDATIONS CANADA

BAUER Foundations Canada Inc. is a leading provider of design-build geotechnical solutions, specializing in shoring systems, deep foundations and piling, cut-off walls, soil improvement, and other advanced ground engineering services. With offices in Calgary, AB; Vancouver, BC; and Oakville and Hamilton, ON, we support projects across Canada, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality solutions for complex ground conditions.

As the Canadian subsidiary of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, part of the globally renowned BAUER Group, we draw on more than 236 years of engineering excellence and innovation. Through our close collaboration with BAUER companies around the world, we combine local expertise with global resources - leveraging advanced technologies, specialized equipment, and world‑class technical knowledge.