Maxima Walls & Ceilings is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead to take a key role in our commercial drywall division.
We are looking for someone who understands how to win profitable work, not simply complete take-offs.
The Role
You will take ownership of estimating and preconstruction for major commercial and multi-family drywall projects, including:
Drywall, steel stud and insulation estimating
Detailed take-offs and labour/material pricing
Scope reviews and tender analysis
Bid strategy and risk identification
Value engineering
Tender submissions and negotiations
Following up with general contractors
Maintaining a strong bidding pipeline
Developing relationships with new and existing clients
Reviewing awarded projects with operations before turnover
Improving estimating systems, historical pricing and processes
Who We Want
You should have:
7–10+ years of relevant construction estimating experience
Strong direct experience with drywall, steel stud and insulation
Experience pricing multi-million-dollar projects
Strong understanding of labour productivity and material pricing
Proven history of winning profitable work
Solid relationships within the Vancouver construction market
Excellent attention to scope, exclusions and contractual risk
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Strong commercial instincts — not simply estimating ability
What Success Looks Like
The right person will help Maxima:
Consistently maintain a strong tender pipeline
Increase profitable annual awarded work
Improve bid accuracy and discipline
Develop current GC relationships
Protect margins
Build scalable estimating systems
Help grow the drywall division toward top 5 Largest in BC
Compensation
$102,000–$148,000 base salary
Performance-based annual bonus
Benefits after 3 months
Significant long-term chance as the company grows
We are interested in speaking with experienced estimators who are already successful and may not currently be actively looking.
Confidential inquiries are welcome.
Pay: $102,802.40-$148,159.97 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Lead Vancouver (Canada)
🏢 Maxima walls and ceilings
📍 Canada
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