About Us:

DH Designs is an innovative and dynamic residential Design/Build renovation general contractor serving the National Capital Region. We offer a top of market deliverable and client services with the support of our strong management team, experienced designers and field staff and a stable of the best, qualified vendors and sub trades in the business. All DH custom cabinetry and woodwork is produced in-house. Our fully staffed and equipped millwork shop features CNC machining capability.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, team player with excellent organizational and time management skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must. You will work closely with our clients, design team, field and office staff and all stakeholders. As an integral part of the team you will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Review all new pre-qualified project opportunities prior to an onsite consultation with owner & designer

Attend on site consultation at client’s home with owner & designer

Capture all pertinent site information (photos, measurements) at on site consultation to prepare for estimating process

PM is the primary point of contact for clients for all non-design related inquiries

Maintain open and consistent communication with client from first contact to post project follow up

Verbally establish budget parameters with client prior to engaging in any activities post consultation

Create scope of work and present alongside of working budget proposal to client. Include inspiration package provided by the design team

Secure signed Letter of Engagement from client to establish their commitment to complete the project with DH Designs





Work with the client and design team to ensure that the proposed design presented matches the agreed upon working budget

Work with the design team, review all design work prior to presenting drawings and renderings to the client to identify possible challenges with the deliverable, problem solve and provide secondary options if available

Secure estimates and pricing from all relevant sub-trades and vendors

Create detailed Construction Contract document from template and present to client for signature

Create site scope of work document for site binder

Order (including daily to weekly tracking & follow-ups using the Project Master Document) for all required materials and fixtures

Build project schedule in Builder Trend and keep up to date with changes, constantly communicating with the client and all departments and vendors as the project progresses to completion

Create Change Order documents for all contemplated changes to the scope of work from the original contract. Include necessary schedule adjustments (if required)

Create and send all applicable invoices as stage goals are completed, collect payments

Schedule trades, procurement, coordinate deliveries with field staff ensuring deliveries are completed and verified as ordered and on time

Problem-solve, point out discrepancies, create punch lists

Quality control, communicate and provide positive reinforcement and coaching to field staff

Follow-up with completed tasks from team, keep schedule up to date





Daily planning and managing of field staff schedule and assigned tasks

Deficiency review (punch list) with client prior to delivery, document information for reference

Assist in creating protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the entire team

All other assigned tasks, including but not limited to product research, building permit review and applications, interviewing and securing sub trades, ordering and inventory of shop stock of regular items

What you bring to the role:

5 years of experience in residential construction management and estimating

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets

Robust leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in French is considered an asset, but not required

Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, City codes and regulations, industry standards

Experience with the Building Permit process, applications and inspections

Demonstrable proficiency with construction management software, specifically Builder Trend is considered an asset

Demonstrable proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office are required

Ability read and interpret plans, permit and engineer’s drawings

To Apply:

If you are passionate about leading complex construction projects and possess the necessary skills to drive success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- residential construction management and estimating: 5 years (required)

Language:

- English and/or French (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Estimator/Project Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 DH Designs
📍 Ottawa