Your Impact at Empire
Empire Homes is seeking a Director, Estimating to support our High-Rise Division! In this position, you will be responsible for leading the high-rise estimating process and play an integral role in cost estimating and budget management throughout all high-rise residential construction project lifecycles. This role is a 12-month contract.
This role is located at our Empire Canada Head Office in Vaughan, ON. This posting is for a temporary backfill. The expected annual salary range for this role in $150,000 - $190,000/year.
Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, candidate’s geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.
What We Are Looking For:
- 10+ years of estimating/quantity surveying experience preferably in High Rise Construction.
- Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and ethics.
- Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written and verbal.
- Excellent knowledge of SharePoint, Excel, and On Centre (or Equivalent).
- Knowledge of quantity takeoffs, construction methods, cost estimating, scheduling and building codes is required.
- Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- PQS designation considered an asset.
Why Join Empire Homes
Joining Empire Homes isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire Homes, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we're committed to Guiding Growth, Every Step of the Way.
Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire Homes that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:
- Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
- Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
- Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits.
- Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
What You’ll Be Doing Each Day
- Creation of High-Level Construction budgets including Construction Schedules and Cash Flows.
- Creation of Elemental and Trade Budgets including Construction Schedules and Cash Flows.
- Continuous updating of Estimating Cost Data Bases to current market conditions and current Project budgets.
- Demonstrate knowledge of high-rise construction methodologies, local building codes, and industry standards in Canada.
- Update and distribute monthly construction schedules to sites and project managers.
- Maintain and share monthly labour control schedules with project managers.
- Maintain and distribute monthly hoist labour schedules to project managers.
- Prepare monthly budgets and conduct reviews with teams (Construction, Technical Audit, Development, Customer Care, Sales, Marketing, Revenue).
- Update monthly commission data in Sales Reviews.
- Continuously improve all Job Cost Excel programs
Who We Are
We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with operations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Colorado. There is no set path at Empire Homes; we empower you to shape your career in ways you may never have imagined. We create opportunities that Support Where You’re Headed.
Empire Homes is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applications under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Notice of AI Use in Recruitment:
We use AI technology and tools to support streamlining parts of our candidate screening process. Every step involving AI is reviewed and guided by our People & Culture team to ensure objectivity, equity, and compliance with our company policies, federal and provincial/state legislation and create a people-centered experience.
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