Estimator

About the Company

Axiom Builders is a leading construction partner for many major developers in both residential and commercial construction, with over 5 million square feet under construction in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Seattle. Our skilled team of over 500 diverse construction professionals are dedicated to meeting client expectations, with the goal of becoming an extension of their project team. Together, we execute thoughtful community-centric projects, always with safety top of mind and backed by our COR safety certification.

From iconic residential towers, noteworthy rental developments, LEED Gold office buildings, and purpose-built tenant improvements, our portfolio and expertise continue to grow. Two of our projects – Fifteen Fifteen in Vancouver and REN in Seattle – received a 2023 Award of Excellence from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). We’re also proud to have representation on the UDI U40 Executive Committee, and to have made Kincentric’s Best Employers list a few times over the past few years.

Our expertise, determination and straightforward approach are derived from our values – Accountability, Autonomy, Excellence, Humility, and Respect. The result : a quality product that’s built right – the first time.

Learn more about life at Axiom and our projects .

About the Role

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

This will be our first Estimator based in Ontario and will work remotely until we have a larger team established in Toronto. You will be expected to work independently and support projects in Vancouver and projects in Toronto. There will be quarterly travel expected to Vancouver.

Reporting to the Director, the Estimator will :

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble all estimating input including labour, material, equipment and trade pricing with the support of a larger 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 an Estimator opportunity at Axiom 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 winning new projects. You are detail oriented, highly analytical, and numbers-driven. You are interested in developing your leadership skills, and you are interested in an opportunity to be a mentor and trainer. Your work environment and company values are important to you - and you are looking for an organization with a strong culture rooted in honesty, integrity, camaraderie and teamwork.

Skills and Experience

Your Rewards

We’re committed to the success and development of our people and recognize that they are the drivers behind our success. We provide our teams with the tools and support they need to strive, thrive, and advance their long-term career here.

The base salary range for this role may be $115,000 to $135,000, depending on experience, plus a competitive performance-based bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.

In addition, our total rewards package offers :

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What’s Next : How to Apply

Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented people who fit our culture and are passionate about what they do. Here are two easy ways to apply :

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