Intermediate Estimator

BBA Consultants; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan from the firstday

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

Innovation projects participation

Flexible schedule with work-from-home

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Vancouver, BC, Canada is seeking an Intermediate Estimator to join our consulting engineering team. You will develop estimates, manage cost data, and supervise junior staff while aligning with project goals and local currency.

Ideal candidates bring 4–12 years in estimating for heavy industry, strong Excel skills, and English proficiency; French is a plus. The role offers hybrid work and competitive rewards within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree.
• 4 to 12 years of relevant experience in consulting engineering.
• Experience in project estimation for mining and heavy industry.
• Solid cost estimation practices for conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of cost estimation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Advanced English to collaborate with offices/clients.
• French language skills are an asset.
• Asset: knowledge of AACEI practices.
• Asset: experience with international project estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop multidisciplinary estimates using engineering data, quantity take-offs, and scope docs.
• Organize estimates by work breakdown structure and cost coding.
• Calculate hourly labour rates, productivity factors, and indirect costs.
• Develop pricing for local materials and update pricing in the estimating model.
• Supervise and review junior estimators.
• Prepare assessments for allowances, markups and miscellaneous costs.
• Carry out material quantity take-offs and value-analysis studies.
• Work with cost controllers and project planners; improve estimation methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Estimating

Team supervision

Cost control

Advanced English

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Cost estimation software

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Intermediate Estimator

Vancouver, BC, Canada | req3112

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative estimatorwho’s comfortable working in the consulting engineering industry. You'llactively participate in meeting the growing demands of our clients. As a teammember, you’ll be responsible for tracking changes and estimating direct andindirect project costs.

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

• 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
• Calculate hourly labour rates, productivity factors and indirect costs
• Develop pricing for local raw materials such as aggregates and concrete, and update pricing for key bulk materials in the estimating model to ensure alignment with the project location and currency
• Supervise and review the work of junior estimators
• 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
• Propose or help develop pricing strategies (fixed-price pricing), including integrating work package lists, defining quantities and key dates, establishing installation labour methodologies and indirect costs methodologies and reviewing with the project team
• Present and defend estimates to BBA management and lead estimate reviews and client presentations

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 jobrequirements

• College diploma or university degree
• From 4 to 12 years of relevant experience in the consulting engineering field or any other combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience in project estimation in the mining and/or heavy industry sectors
• Solid 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
• Asset: French language (both spoken and written)
• Asset: excellent knowledge of AACEI practices
• Asset: experience with international project estimation
• Asset: experience with construction and cost estimation methods across multiple disciplines

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary between $99,300 and $121,400
• 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 annualbase salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstratedwork experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and otherrelevant 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

AboutBBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.