How to become a home building and renovation manager
Official title: Home building and renovation managers
Also called: Home builder, Home renovator, Builder - renovation, Renovation contractor, Home building contractor, Residential home builder, Home renovation contractor, Residential homes contractor, Low-rise residential home builder, Residential renovation contractor, Rehabilitation and renovation specialist, Builder
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.
Main tasks
- 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 coordinate 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
How to become one
Extensive experience in the home construction industry, including experience as a general supervisor, is usually required for self-employment as a home builder or a home renovator. Leading in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification may be an asset in bidding on and obtaining building and renovation projects.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $46,800 a year The middle half earn $23,000 to $74,500.
- About 146,000 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 166,600 are projected by 2033. (+14.1%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: moderate risk of shortage.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a home building and renovation manager?
Extensive experience in the home construction industry, including experience as a general supervisor, is usually required for self-employment as a home builder or a home renovator. Leading in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification may be an asset in bidding on and obtaining building and renovation projects.
How much does a home building and renovation manager earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $46,800 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $23,000 to $74,500.
Is a home building and renovation manager a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 14% by 2033, from about 146,000 to about 166,600 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a home building and renovation manager?
Usually not. Only 15% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03