Senior Estimator

Our greatest asset is the team we’ve built. Together, our team of over 500 construction professionals takes pride in building value in everything we do, with the highest quality standards and a safety-first culture. From iconic residential developments to community-oriented public spaces, our focus on delivering an exceptional product and customer experience sets us apart.

Axiom Builders’ expertise, commitment, and transparent approach are derived from our values—Accountability, Autonomy, Humility, Respect, and Excellence—shaping the way we collaborate with partners and support communities. We are proud to be recognized as the 2025 Community Champion in the BC Builders Code Champion Awards.

Learn more about life at Axiom Builders and our projects.

As part of a growth-oriented estimating department at Axiom Builders, the Senior Estimator will manage the cost estimates for our diverse pipeline of mixed-use residential and commercial or wood frame 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.

What you Bring

The ideal candidate for a Senior Estimator opportunity at Axiom Builders is someone who has been an estimator, cost consultant, or quantity surveyor and you’re looking to leverage your experience with an established general contractor that takes a relationship-based approach to setting our projects up for success. You are detail-oriented, highly analytical, and numbers-driven. Your work environment and company values are important to you - and you are looking for an organization with a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Skills and 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, or a related field; 
• 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.

• Project Pipeline | Maximize your potential: Enjoy endless opportunities with our $11B pipeline of impactful projects across Canada and the US. 
• Career Growth | Build your career, your way. Whether you aspire to lead a team, develop expertise, or gain depth cross-functionally, we’ll support you in reaching your goals.
• Learning & Development | Embrace our culture of continuous improvement: Take advantage of custom training and mentorship programs for every step of your career, supported by our in-house L&D and Operational Excellence teams.

Our People & Culture  

• People Connection | Relationships are at the heart of what we do. We gather to celebrate the moments that matter – like service anniversaries, project milestones, and cultural holidays – creating experiences that build lasting connections.
• Community Engagement | Give back to your community through meaningful volunteer opportunities with local non-profit partners. Together, we impact +70,000 lives each year (and counting!).  
• Health & Safety Focus | Our goal: everyone gets home safe at the end of each day. You deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued at work. Join us as we redefine industry safety culture, including advocating for regulatory reform and making safety part of everyone’s job.

Your Rewards* 

• Competitive Benefits | 100% health/dental coverage, up to 5% match on retirement savings, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program – with an annual benefits review to ensure we continue to meet your needs. 
• Bonus Program | In addition to a competitive base salary, our metrics-driven bonus program guarantees financial rewards for individual performance, focusing on quality, safety, and hard work. 
• Perks...That you'll actually use | Big discounts on everything from select presale properties (5%) and rentals (8%) to travel, workout classes, meal delivery services, entertainment, and more!

What’s Next: Your Application  

Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven people who are passionate about what they do. Discover your next opportunity and click the “Apply Now” button below!

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisitions, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities.

If you have any questions about the application process, please connect with us at careers@axiombuilders.ca.

Thank you for your interest in Axiom Builders!