Your future role on our team We’re looking for a dynamic, cutting-edge and creative senior 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 project costs.
Type of position Regular
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
College diploma or university degree
From 8 to 15 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, with particular expertise in installing mechanical process equipment and process piping
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 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: excellent knowledge of AACEI practices
Asset: experience with international project estimation
Asset: experience with construction and cost estimation methods across multiple disciplines
Benefits
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
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
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