Senior Estimator in Vancouver

Axiom Builders is a trusted construction partner for many leading developers with over 12 million square feet under construction in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, and Nashville. Our focus on delivering an exceptional product and customer experience sets us apart. Together, our team of construction professionals takes pride in building value in everything we do, with the highest quality standards and a safety-first culture.

Our people bring more than outstanding skills and experience—they bring our values to life: Accountability, Autonomy, Humility, Respect, and Excellence. We take ownership for our work and pride in what we build. We respect everyone we work with, no matter their role, and balance confidence with humility by listening first and being open to new ideas and innovation.

The Senior Estimator will manage the cost estimates for our diverse pipeline of commercial projects and effectively communicate details and data to our project teams, clients, owners, and consultants. The Senior Estimator will join a team striving to provide best-in-class preconstruction services for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble all estimating input including labour, material, equipment and trade pricing with the support of a larger team;
• Collaborate with peers in estimating, virtual construction, project management to form a value-add preconstruction team;
• Prepare and analyze labour needs and breakdowns to assist with budgets and planning;
• Review designs to identify areas of improvement and opportunity for cost efficiencies;
• Complete project scope of work reviews to ensure completeness of estimates, and all technical specifications, subcontractor scopes, and general condition items have been quantified and costed;
• Build strong relationships and long-term partnership opportunities with our trades and suppliers;
• Conceptual estimating from preliminary drawings through final cost analysis;
• Track estimated versus actual costs over the life of the project;
• Contribute to design and preconstruction meetings with owners and consultants;
• Support our leadership in the training and development of emerging talent on the team.

Skills & Experience:

• At least six to eight (6-8) solid years of experience working on complex projects from beginning to end;
• Knowledge of trade practices, market conditions, and building materials;
• Experience and comfortable working with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel;
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, and/or PQS;
• High level of attention to detail to drive accuracy and consistency throughout your work;
• Strong leadership skills - with the ability to manage difficult conversations effectively and deal with challenging situations with ease;
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of employees and owners, architects, and subtrades.

Axiom Builders offers more than just competitive compensation and benefits; we give you the tools to build a long-term career. The base salary (hourly wage) range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000, adjusted for experience, plus a competitive bonus program.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities. Thank you for your interest in Axiom Builders.