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They will partner closely with trade partners, land, construction, and leadership teams to drive cost savings, maintain accurate pricing and specifications, and ensure operational readiness for new and existing communities.\n\nThis role is located in the Austin division office located at 3737 Executive Center Drive, St 200, Austin, TX 78731.\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\nPost-secondary education in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field\n3+ years’ experience in the new home/residential construction industry; specifically within the purchasing or estimating function\nStrong proficiency in MS Office, Excel\nStrong technical acumen in determining requirements for takeoffs based on plans\nKnowledge and experience in Builder Accounting and Purchasing software systems (NewStar, BuildPro)\nKnowledge of construction trades and building materials, thorough in plans reading, understanding and knowledge of the entire residential construction process\n Why Join Empire? \nJoining 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 do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places. \n\nHere are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too: \nOpportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. \nReceive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. \nEnjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits, including paid sick time. \nInvest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans. \nKeep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development. \nJoin a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing Each Day\nManage the full bid process, including preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, conducting bid comparisons, and securing competitive pricing from trade partners.\nDevelop, maintain, and administer price agreements, trade contracts, vendor records, and onboarding documentation to ensure compliance and project readiness.\nBuild and maintain strong trade partner relationships while supporting negotiations, performance evaluations, and value engineering initiatives.\nMonitor and maintain base plan and option pricing, ensuring profitability targets are met and all pricing data remains accurate and up to date.\nOversee purchasing systems and data integrity within FAST/Newstar and BuildPro, including option creation, pricing updates, and rebate management.\nMaintain accurate builder specifications, feasibilities, construction plan revisions, and related documentation.\nCoordinate plot plan approvals, model home processes, and purchasing support for community startups, openings, and relaunches.\nWho We Are \nWe are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Colorado. \n\nThere is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. 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