Senior Estimator

Chandos; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Estimator passionate about collaborative delivery models. You will join a dedicated team at the forefront of innovative construction approaches, with a focus on cost certainty and value throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have significant estimating experience, expertise in local markets, and strong skills in stakeholder collaboration. This role offers an employee-owned structure with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employee-ownership model

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Employer-paid benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years in estimating and 4 years in construction management.
• Experience in ICI, residential, recreational, and healthcare sectors.
• Strong in presenting complex cost data.

Responsibilities

• Determine bid strategies for project success.
• Prepare full-cost estimates across project phases.
• Lead estimating workshops for decision-making.
• Track estimated vs. actual costs for improvements.

Skills

Local construction knowledge

Estimating skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Cost-estimating software

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 110,000 - CAD 137,000 - yearly

Company Description

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

What We Offer

• Employee-ownership model—one-class of shares.
• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Exceptional employer-paid benefits (health, HCSA after one-year, dental, vision, EAP) + RRSP matching
• Educational assistance and leadership development programs
• True entrepreneurialand safety-first culture with coast-to-coast award-winning projects

Job Description

Why you'll love this role

You’ll join a company that’spioneering the collaborative superstar: Integrative Project Delivery (IPD) in Canada, with projects that truly move the needle on collaboration and innovation in construction.

Employee Ownership - You’ll have a direct financial stake in the company’s performance, support from an experienced leadership team, and opportunities to expand your impact across landmark projects.

We are seeking an Senior Estimator with a passion for collaborative delivery models to join our Vancouver team. You’ll be at the heart of collaborative, multi‑stakeholder projects, delivering cost certainty and value from project conception through to construction start on site.

Project sectors: ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional), residential, recreation centres, and healthcare or ideally long‑term care.

• Effectively determine the bid strategies required for Chandos to be successful
• Prepare and coordinate full‑cost estimates for all project phases—concept to tender—with a focus on collaborative methodology
• Lead estimating workshops to align costs with project goals and foster transparent decision‑making
• Perform detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor take‑offs
• Establish and maintain unit costs, labour rates, escalation, and contingency allowances
• Solicit competitive bids, negotiate with subcontractors/suppliers, and conduct value‑engineering reviews
• Provide constructability advice during pre‑construction, coordinating with operations teams on procurement, schedule, and logistics
• Track estimated vs. actual costs, report variances, and support lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Build and maintain exceptionally strong relationships with subtrades, consultants, suppliers, and all of our valued clients

Qualifications

Required:

• Deep knowledge of local construction and sub-contract marketplace
• 5 years in estimating, 4 years in construction management
• ICI, residential, recreational, healthcare experience (long‑term care experience preferred)
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or related)
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and process discipline; advanced Excel and cost‑estimating software proficiency
• Able to clearly present complex cost data and influence decisions
• Organized & Detail‑Oriented— thrives under tight deadlines, balancing multiple priorities
• Analytical & Technically Strong— proficient in reading drawings/specs and in cost modelling
• Collaborative— excels in consensus‑building within diverse project teams
• Communicative— confident in presenting and defending cost recommendations
• Industry‑Savvy— understands market conditions, supply chains, and sector‑specific complexities

Preferred

Additional Information

At Chandos, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, driven by a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all forms—and that commitment starts with how we hire.

We’re dedicated to creating barrier‑free recruitment, selection and work environments for all candidates across Canada, in alignment with applicable accessibility legislation, including AODA.