Residential Construction Estimator

Estimating Manager Rococo Homes Inc. Spruce Grove, Alberta

About the Role:

Rococo Homes Inc. is hiring an Estimating Manager to lead and manage our estimating, procurement, and purchasing function.

This is a management role with full responsibility for pricing, procurement, trade relationships, and cost control across our projects. You will build accurate budgets, manage risk, and ensure every project is set up properly before construction begins.

You will work directly with Leadership and Operations. You will be given the autonomy to run this department and are expected to take full ownership of results.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• lead and manage the estimating and purchasing function
• build and manage detailed budgets for multiple custom homes
• complete accurate quantity takeoffs and full scope reviews
• maintain and improve pricing databases and standard specifications
• lead trade tendering, bid analysis, and price negotiations
• develop and actively manage trade and supplier relationships
• create and enforce purchase order systems and cost controls
• track budget versus actual costs and report on variances
• provide clear reporting on margins, cost trends, and risks
• conduct regular site visits to stay aligned with construction progress
• work with operations to ensure scopes are complete and executable
• lead estimating reviews and participate in operations meetings
• improve systems, processes, and overall department performance

What Success Looks Like :

• budgets land within 3% of final cost
• margin targets are achieved and protected on every project
• scopes are complete with minimal misses or rework
• trades are competitive, reliable, and accountable
• purchasing is structured and controlled
• reporting is clear, consistent, and supports decision making
• estimating systems improve over time under your leadership

What You Bring:

• 5+ years residential construction estimating experience
• strong experience with custom homes and detail driven builds
• deep understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and scopes
• proven ability to manage multiple projects without losing detail
• strong negotiation skills with trades and suppliers
• experience building or improving estimating systems and processes
• strong financial mindset with focus on margins and cost control
• organized with a repeatable system for managing work
• confident decision maker who takes ownership of outcomes
• solid computer skills including Excel and project management software
• Buildertrend experience is an asset

Who You Are:

• you take full ownership of your role and outcomes
• you build systems and improve how work gets done
• you are detail driven and financially aware
• you communicate clearly and directly
• you are comfortable working with autonomy and being accountable for results
• you hold trades and internal teams accountable to scope and pricing

About Rococo Homes Inc.

Rococo Homes Inc. is a privately owned custom home builder based in Spruce Grove, Alberta. We are approaching 20 years in business and have built a strong reputation for quality, design, and customer service.

We focus on building a limited number of homes each year to maintain control over quality and client experience. Our projects are detail driven and require strong coordination between estimating and construction.

We are recognized in our market for our design, build service, and attention to detail. Many of our trades and team members have been with us for years. We value people who take initiative, think ahead, and want to improve how a company operates.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within the company and help shape how we build moving forward.

Compensation:

• salary based on experience
• participation in profit share program upon completion of first year of service based on performance, company profitability and role contribution
• health insurance support
• support for ongoing learning and development

Position Details:

• full time, Monday to Friday
• based in Spruce Grove, Alberta
• in office position with regular site visits if required for quality or cost assurance

How to Apply:

Submit your resume, salary expectations, and a short cover letter to [email protected]

In your cover letter, include:

• the type and size of homes you have estimated
• how many projects you have managed at one time
• one example where you improved cost accuracy or reduced overruns

All applications will be kept confidential. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person