Your future role on our team
We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative 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

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 Job Requirements

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

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

At BBA, You Get Many Advantages

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.

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.

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📌 Intermediate to Senior Estimator (Quebec City)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Quebec City