Senior Estimator - Commercial

Axiom Builders; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Axiom Builders in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage cost estimates for a diverse commercial project pipeline and to communicate data clearly with project teams, clients, and consultants.

You will contribute to best-in-class preconstruction services, collaborating with estimating, virtual construction, and PM teams while leading cost-focused discussions from preliminary drawings through final cost analysis.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience on complex projects from start to finish.
• Experience with trade practices, market conditions, and building materials.
• Proficient with on-screen takeoff tools and Excel.
• Degree or diploma in Building Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or PQS.
• High attention to detail to drive accuracy and consistency.
• Strong leadership and communication with all levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assemble estimating input including labour, material, equipment and trade pricing with a team.
• Collaborate with estimating, virtual construction and PM teams for preconstruction value.
• Prepare and analyze labour needs and breakdowns for budgets and planning.
• Review designs to identify cost efficiencies and improvements.
• Ensure all scopes and specs are quantified and costed.
• Build relationships with trades and suppliers for cost data.
• Perform conceptual estimating from drawings to final cost.
• Track estimated versus actual costs over the project life.
• Support leadership in training and mentoring team members.

Skills

Estimating

Excel

Cost control

Preconstruction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor/ Diploma in Building Technology or Construction Management or PQS

Tools

Takeoff tools (on-screen)

Job description

About Axiom Builders

What we do

We are 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. From iconic residential developments to community-oriented public spaces, 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.

Who We Are

Our people bring more than outstanding skills and experience—they bring our values to life: Accountability, Autonomy, Humility, Respect, and Excellence. How do our values show up? In the ownership we take for our work and pride in what we build. In the respect we have for everyone we work with, no matter their role. In our ability to balance confidence with humility by listening first, being open to new ideas and innovation. In our leadership trusting our people to make decisions, own outcomes, and do what’s right for the team, project clients, and trade partners.

Does it sound like you’d thrive here? Learn more about how our people live our values.

YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY

As part of a growth-oriented estimating department at Axiom Builders, 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.

YOUR REWARDS

Axiom Builders offers more than just competitive compensation and benefits; we give you the tools to build a long‑term career.

Hear from our people on what it means to grow here, and learn about all the extras we offer: Why Axiom Builders.

The base salary (hourly wage) range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000, adjusted for experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.

What Happens Next

Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven, passionate people who take pride in their work. 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.