Estimating Manager, Residential Construction - Permanent - 19550 About the Opportunity Parker Huggett is working with a well-established and highly respected Ottawa home builder to identify an experienced Estimating & Procurement Manager to join their growing team. With over 50 years of experience building quality homes and communities across the Ottawa region, our client has earned a strong reputation for craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and long-term success. Backed by the stability of a larger family-owned group of companies, they offer an excellent environment for construction professionals looking to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential construction professional who enjoys the challenge of leading teams, improving processes, building strong trade relationships, and playing a key role in the financial and operational success of a homebuilding business. As the Estimating & Procurement Manager, you will oversee the estimating, purchasing, tendering, procurement, and contract administration functions for the company's residential construction operations. Working closely with the Director of Operations, you will lead the Estimating and Purchasing teams, ensuring accurate project costing, competitive trade pricing, effective procurement strategies, and strong financial controls. This role goes beyond managing estimates and purchase orders. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen systems, improve processes, develop your team, and help drive greater efficiency and consistency across the organization.

Duties

Lead and mentor the Estimating and Purchasing teams, providing direction, support, and accountability across day-to-day operations





Oversee all residential estimating activities, including base-home costing, upgrades, extras, custom changes, quantity take-offs, and pricing

Manage the tendering and procurement process, from preparing bid packages and evaluating submissions through to contract awards and subcontractor agreements

Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure competitive pricing, reliable service, and quality workmanship

Work closely with Construction, Sales, Design Centre, and Accounting teams to ensure estimates, purchasing, and project requirements are aligned

Oversee purchase orders, budgets, pricing updates, and cost variances to maintain accuracy and financial accountability

Manage estimating and procurement data within NewStar and related systems, ensuring information is accurate, consistent, and up to date

Identify opportunities to improve estimating procedures, purchasing processes, cost controls, and overall operational efficiency

Collaborate with the Director of Operations on contract reviews, pricing strategies, procurement decisions, and resolving complex operational challenges

Support the continued growth of the business through effective planning, team development, and process improvements





About You If you're an experienced residential construction Estimating or Procurement professional who is ready to take on a leadership role with an established Ottawa home builder, we'd welcome a conversation. The successful candidate will have the following:

7-10+ years of progressive experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, procurement, contracts, or cost management

Strong experience working with a production or volume home builder is highly preferred

Previous leadership experience managing or supervising Estimating, Purchasing, or Procurement teams

Solid understanding of residential construction methods, trade scopes, tendering, contracts, and construction costs

Proven ability to manage subcontractor relationships, negotiate pricing, and oversee competitive bid processes

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, reviewing estimates, monitoring costs, and identifying opportunities for savings

Experience with NewStar Enterprise or a comparable residential construction management system; BuilderMT or Bid Manager experience would be an asset

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments

A proactive, hands-on leadership style and a genuine interest in improving processes and developing people

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related discipline is preferred

About the Job

Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000 per year

Established & Respected Builder: Join an organization with more than 50 years of success in Ottawa's residential construction market

Long-Term Stability: Be part of a family-owned organization with a solid reputation, established operations, and

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