Estimator & PM for Custom Homes – Hybrid Schedule

Clay Construction Inc.; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Three weeks of vacation + statutoryhol

Job summary

Clay Construction Inc. seeks an Estimator/Project Manager to lead projects from concept to close-out, building accurate budgets and coordinating trades. You will maintain schedules, validate costs, and keep clients informed using Buildertrend or JobTread for end-to-end transparency.

The role requires on-site weekly presence in Metro Vancouver with hybrid planning, budgeting, and coordination for project success.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years in construction estimating and project management (custom residential preferred).
• Fluency with Buildertrend, JobTread, or similar PM platforms; strong scheduling, budgeting, and cost-tracking skills.
• Clear, proactive communicator and organized leader with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient/high-performance building is an asset; PMP or formal PM training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop early Class D budgets; prepare detailed, line-by-line estimates; obtain and analyze trade quotes; align scope to client budgets.
• Coordinate inputs from designers, engineers, and advisors; ensure contracts and insurance (COC) are in place before build.
• Schedule hazmat and demolition; coordinate utilities (BC1 requests, power, drainage tie-ins).
• Build and maintain schedules in Buildertrend; conduct weekly site visits and client meetings; use photo/video documentation for remote reviews.
• Lead client updates, ensure scope compliance, and implement PO tracking to prevent overbilling.
• Validate supplier/trade invoices against scope and quotes; flag variances early; manage change orders and timing of payments.
• Generate transparent client invoices; ensure accurate cost coding; help manage WCB/insurance/benefits compliance.
• Coordinate AP/AR flow with accounting; maintain accurate documentation; assist with client handover and warranty items.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost-tracking

Communication

Leadership

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Buildertrend

JobTread

Job description

Clay Construction Inc. seeks an Estimator/Project Manager to lead projects from concept to close-out, building accurate budgets and coordinating trades. You will maintain schedules, validate costs, and keep clients informed using Buildertrend or JobTread for end-to-end transparency.

The role requires on-site weekly presence in Metro Vancouver with hybrid planning, budgeting, and coordination for project success.