Your newpany An established Ottawa-area residential builder is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead estimating, purchasing, tendering, procurement, and contract administration functions across a growing portfolio of residential projects.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence costing strategy, strengthen procurement processes, manage trade and supplier relationships, and support operational decision-making across the business.

Your new role Reporting to senior operations leadership, the successful candidate will oversee estimating for base builds, upgrades, custom changes, take-offs, tenders, and purchasing activities while leading a small team responsible for estimating and procurement support.

The position plays a key role in ensuring pricing accuracy, contractpliance, cost control, and efficient project execution.

What you'll need to succeed 7+ years of experience in construction estimating, purchasing, procurement, contracts, or cost management.





Strong understanding of residential construction methods, tendering, scopes of work, and subcontractor management.

Experience leading teams and managingpeting priorities in a rapid-paced environment.

Strongmercial acumen with the ability to review budgets, pricing, contracts, purchase orders, and cost variances.

Experience using construction management, estimating, or procurement software platforms, New

Star Enterprise or a similar residential construction management,estimating or procurement system is required.

What you'll get in return Leadership role with direct influence on business operations.

Stable, well-established organization with a strong reputation in the Ottawa market.

Opportunity to modernize systems, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.

📌 Estimating Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Hays
📍 Ottawa