Description
Home building managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Home renovation managers own, operate and manage companies engaged in the renovation of existing residential homes.
Job Titles
- Builder
- Builder – renovation
- Builder – residential
- Home builder
- Home building contractor
- Home renovation contractor
- Home renovator
- Housing rehabilitation specialist – builder
- Housing renovator
- Low-rise residential home builder
- Rehabilitation and renovation specialist
- Renovation contractor
- Residential home builder
- Residential homes contractor
- Residential renovation contractor
Main Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a residential home building or renovating company
- Prepare bids for home construction or renovation projects
- Consult with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications
- Select, hire and supervise trade subcontractors to do specialized work, such as plumbing, heating and electrical work
- Plan and prepare work schedules and co-ordinate the activities of subcontractors
- Inspect work performed by subcontractors to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specifications
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and trade subcontractors
- Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies to promote company’s products and services
- May perform carpentry or other trade work during home construction or renovation activities.
Workplaces
- Self-employed owners/operators
Skills
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Negotiating
- Time Management
Abilities
- Auditory Attention
- Far Vision
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Multitasking
Personal Attributes
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail Collaboration
Similar Occupations
- Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (00015)
- Construction managers (70010)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be very good for Home building and renovation managers (70011) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
The prospect for employment in this occupation is good as there continues to be a shortage of workers and unfilled vacancies in the province due to strong gains in both residential and non-residential investment. The demand for workers in this occupation is expected to remain favourable driven by continued housing development to support population growth, as well as maintenance, renovation, and repair work. Opportunities are expected to arise as there will be a need to replace workers who retire. The large majority of the employed labour force in this occupation worked in the construction industry, specifically in the residential building construction subsector and for specialty trade contractors. This is a relatively small occupational group in P.E.I. Because most home builders and renovators are self-employed, entry into this occupation usually requires a business investment.
Persons in this occupation often have a trades certificate or additional post-secondary education along with significant experience in the residential construction segment. Knowledge of green building practices, demonstrated through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, may result in greater career prospects.
Here are some key facts about Home building and renovation managers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Home building and renovation managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
- Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 95% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 45% of home building and renovation managers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 80% of home building and renovation managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupation
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | $38,800 | N/A |
| Canada | $30,847 | $46,800 | $107,000 |
Training
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