Your Impact at Empire

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the overall negotiation and securing of contracts and agreements that adhere to Empire's quality and governance terms.

This role is located at our Empire Canada Head Office in Vaughan, ON.

What We Are Looking For:

• 3-5 years in procurement preferably in the residential construction industry.
• Experience in both construction and vendors/contracts an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts management and estimating, including letters of intent, vendor agreements, and purchase agreements.
• Familiar with contract law, Ontario Building Code 9 and ability to read/understand architectural designs/plans.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel etc), REMS, Project management software, AutoCAD, and/or Softplan.

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

• Monitors budgets displaying actual vs. budget pricing, monitors variances as well as manages approved budgets and preforms.
• Analyzes tenders and conducts comparisons to effectively negotiate best costs/terms to award short /long term contracts for all Canada Low Rise products and services
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors/suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, and reliability.
• Participates in review, development, and analysis of scopes of work aimed at quality control standardization of equipment materials, supplies and services negotiating credits/returns on damages and/or inferior products.
• Review scopes of work, architectural plans, existing drawing, or new designs and keeps abreast of changes impacting supply of materials in order to reassess budget and amend forecast.
• Liaison between external subcontractors, internal construction, marketing, customer service and land departments.

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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