Empire Communities has an exciting opportunity as an Intermediate Estimator with the High-Rise Procurement Team! In this role, you will assist with the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and methodologies to optimize the construction cost planning and budget management practices. This is inclusive of providing cost consulting, quantity take offs and full project construction budgeting support.
This role is located at our Empire Canada Homes Head Office in Vaughan, ON.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Construction Management or relevant field of study.
• Working towards PQS designation.
• 2-3 years of experience in estimating, quantity surveying or contract administration within the High-Rise residential construction industry.
• Knowledge in elemental cost analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and take-off architectural and structural drawings.
• Knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement – elemental / trade.
• Excellent knowledge of Share Point, Excel, and On Centre.

Why Join Empire?
Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, 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, empowering us to Fuel Growth in People and Places.
Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire 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.
• Flexible, hybrid work model.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored RRSP plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Review and provide guidance on measurement of project statistics / functional areas.
• Practical understanding of high-rise construction methodology.
• Ability to prepare and complete trade /elemental take-offs based on preliminary design documents.
• Ability to prepare and complete trade and elemental take-offs based on tender/construction documents.
• Understanding of factors influencing construction costs and applying that knowledge to pricing estimates.
• Completion of estimates and reports ready for sign-off.
• Preparation and analysis of general condition breakdown.

Who We Are
We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.
There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.
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Empire Communities 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 an accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.