Intermediate Estimator

BBA Consultants; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacation and sick leave

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Flexible schedule (office + home)

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Canada is seeking an intermediate estimator to join its consulting engineering team. You will actively participate in meeting client needs by tracking changes and estimating direct and indirect costs for projects.

The role requires 5–12 years of relevant experience in consulting engineering, plus knowledge of cost estimation practices for conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Fluency in English and French is essential, and knowledge of AACEI practices is a plus.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree.
• 5–12 years of relevant experience in the consulting engineering field or related education/experience.
• Experience with project estimates in the mining and/or heavy industry sectors.
• Experience with cost estimation practices for conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of cost estimation software.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Advanced English skills to collaborate with other offices/clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally.
• Advanced French skills to collaborate with clients in Québec.
• Asset: knowledge of AACEI practices.
• Asset: experience in international project estimation.
• Asset: experience with construction and cost estimation methods across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Track changes and estimate direct and indirect costs for projects.
• Prepare estimation execution plans and basis of estimate documents.
• Carry out material quantity take-offs.
• Organize estimates based on work breakdown structures and cost coding.
• Prepare assessments for allowances, markups and miscellaneous costs.
• Participate in value analysis exercises and trade-off studies.
• Work with cost controllers and project planners to refine estimates.
• Contribute to improving estimation methods, tools and procedures.
• When on site, assess client/subcontractor changes to original contracts.

Skills

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Willingness to collaborate

Desire to be in the thick of action

Rigorous and ethical

Education

College diploma or university degree

AACEI practices knowledge

Tools

Cost estimation software

Excel

Job description

Type of position:

Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative intermediate estimator who’s comfortable working in the consulting engineering industry. You'll actively participate in meeting the growing demands of our clients. As a team member, you’ll be responsible for tracking changes and estimating direct and indirect costs for projects.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Help develop multidisciplinary estimates using engineering data, material quantity take-offs and/or scope of work documentation
• Organize estimates based on the work breakdown structure and established cost coding
• Help calculate hourly labour rates, productivity factors and indirect costs
• Prepare assessments for allowances, markups and miscellaneous costs
• Carry out material quantity take-offs
• Participate in value analysis exercises and trade-off studies
• Work closely with cost controllers and project planners
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimation methods, tools and procedures
• When assigned to a site, assess any changes made by the client and/or subcontractor to original contracts
• Prepare estimation execution plans and basis of estimate documents

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• College diploma or university degree
• From 5 to 12 years of relevant experience in the consulting engineering field or any other combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience with project estimates in the mining and/or heavy industry sectors
• Experience with cost estimation practices for conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Knowledge of cost estimation software
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: knowledge of AACEI practices
• Asset: experience in international project estimation
• Asset: experience with construction and cost estimation methods across multiple disciplines

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• A growing business with many opportunities
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 30 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.