Estimator​/Project Manager

Be the heartbeat between numbers and build.

You see the whole board: budget, scope, schedule, and client expectations, and you love turning complexity into clarity. At Clay Construction , your estimates won't sit in a spreadsheet; they'll shape award-winning custom homes and renovations across Metro Vancouver. If you're equal parts meticulous and people-centric, this role puts you at the center of preconstruction strategy and on-site execution.

Clay Construction builds custom homes and high-end renovations known for integrity, transparency, and craftsmanship. We communicate clearly, sweat the details, and deliver with pride. Our culture rewards ownership, positive problem-solving, and rigorous follow-through, because excellence lives in the little things.

As our Estimator/Project Manager , you'll lead projects from concept to close-out: build accurate budgets, coordinate consultants and trades, keep schedules honest, validate costs, and keep clients fully in the loop. You'll leverage Buildertrend or Job Tread for end-to-end transparency and use disciplined financial controls to protect budget and quality. Hybrid work is supported; local site presence is required for weekly verification and client meetings.

• 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.

• 3 to 5 or more years in construction estimating and project management (custom residential preferred).
• Fluency with Buildertrend, Job Tread, 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.
• Base salary: $80,000 to $100,000 CAD annually, plus up to $8,000 performance bonus, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits:
  Health, dental, retirement savings plan; PTO: three weeks' vacation + statutory holidays; professional development and mentorship.

• Job type:
  Full-time, permanent position.
• Metro Vancouver projects with regular site presence (weekly).
• Hybrid/off-site work for planning, budgeting, and coordination is supported.

Clay Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.