ECH - Director, Estimating (12-Month Contract)

The Employee Experience Team • Vaughan, ON

1d • CA$150,000 - CA$190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 and 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 is $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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PQS designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree