Careers

About PRIMONT:
For 50 years, Primont has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.

Responsibilities
• Support various planning and development approvals of low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise and mixed-use projects, including but not limited to: Official Plan Amendments, Draft Plan approval, Zoning Bylaw Amendments, Subdivision registration, Site Plan Agreements, and Condominium Registration.
• Comfortable working with multi-disciplined consultant teams, various government authorities and approval agencies.
• Maintain appropriate records of architectural, landscape, and engineering plans, as well as approvals, permits and Agreements for each project.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a project proforma and budget, cost tracking, and other financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a project schedule, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with land investigation of future landholdings.
• Review and assist in addressing comments on planning and development applications, technical reports, drawings, and other consultant work.
• Stay current on new industry technologies trends, and municipal standards.
• Help to build and promote the Primont brand within the industry, market presence and awareness.
• Other related project tasks as required.



What You Bring
• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Real Estate/Business or Civil Engineering.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the real estate development industry and/or relevant related practical experience is desirable, but not necessary.
• An understanding of planning policies, regulations, and approvals processes in GTHA and neighboring municipalities is desirable, but not necessary.
• Strong numerical and analytical mindset; the numbers drive the solution.
• Technical Skills: Working proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook, and AutoCAD (is a benefit).
• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills (working in an office, with a team, or working alongside consultants and comfortable with external communication) Self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented, and analytical.
• Enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to learn and be part of a collaborative and growing team.

Why PRIMONT
We are an enthusiastic team that thrives in an office environment, Monday to Friday. This provides for the highest possible collaboration and learning potential. Ideal for starting and growing your career.

We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.
Primont offers a competitive compensation package.

Interested and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to send their resume to:

careers@primonthomes.com
Attention: Carmela Liggio

Customer Care Specialist

About PRIMONT:

For 50 years, our company has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own, and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.

Position:

Primont is hiring an experienced, personable, and reliable Customer Care Specialist to work directly with homeowners from pre delivery inspection, occupancy, 30 day and year end. Duties include Tarion registration, reviewing deficiency lists, scheduling service people, documentation, and resolution of home deficiency with the aid of onsite manager. The Customer Care Specialist is responsible for caring for the needs of the purchasers throughout the different phases of their new home buying experience.

 

Job Responsibilities:
• Homeowner Pre-Delivery Inspection Preparation:
o Working with project team members in preparing and assembling the Home Care Guide.
o Preparing required documentation to be provided to purchasers during the Orientation, including TARION forms and utilities information.
o Booking the pre-delivery inspection with the homeowner.
• Post Occupancy Care:
o Tracking and following up on work order completion.
o Providing timely, accurate responses to inquiries.
o Scheduling and planning Service Technician schedules to address deficiencies from the 30-day, pre-pre-delivery inspection, pre-delivery inspection and year-end requests.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 years of industry experience with strong knowledge of the construction process (high rise experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven positive focus on the customer (both internal and external).
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate job requirements.
• Takes ownership of tasks and consistent follow through;
• Continuously demonstrates personal integrity though out all daily activities.
• Open-minded, resourceful, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work in a team environment or on individual basis; and
• Strives for quality and embraces continuous improvement.

 

Why PRIMONT :
We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.

About PRIMONT:

For 50 years, our company has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own, and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.

Position:

Primont is hiring a Financial Analyst to join our growing team. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the successful candidate will coordinate closely with the land development, construction, sales and accounting teams to analyze and produce accurate and timely financial reporting to support the decision-making processes of senior management.
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare proforma budgets for development projects in close coordination with the land development, construction, sales and accounting teams, including sensitivity analysis for various market conditions
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis for development projects on an ongoing basis and prepare quarterly reporting for the partners
• Monitor and forecast cash flows for development projects and ensure sufficient and timely funding
• Prepare financing packages for lenders and assist with the underwriting and closing of credit transactions
• Coordinate with the accounting team in the preparation of monthly draw reports for lenders for development projects
• Proactively and positively engage with external stakeholders including lenders and lawyers to maintain key relationships and advance financing transactions
• Other ad hoc work and special projects, as maybe required time to time

Candidate Qualifications & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• 2-3 years of work experience in finance or accounting functions, preferably within the real estate development industry
• Professional designations (e.g. CPA or CFA) or unique real estate experience considered an asset
• Preferred attributes: strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, detail oriented and excels working in a fast-paced environment
• Expert knowledge of Excel
• Experience in ERP construction software Newstar Enterprise considered an asset

Why PRIMONT

We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.

About PRIMONT:

For 50 years, our company has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own, and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.

Position:

To keep up with our growing needs, Primont is hiring a Senior Project Accountant to run in parallel with and provide full cycle accounting support to our sales, construction and warranty teams. Duties will include preparation of construction draws, account reconciliations, budget forecasts, cash flow projections, sales reporting, and other custom financial reports. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Project Accountant will also ensure adherence to the established system of internal controls while providing accurate financial reporting in a safe and friendly work environment.
 

Job Responsibility:

• Administer payables, vendor holdback and other compliance requirements;
• Prepare construction monthly draw application for progress payments to lender(s) for review;
• Review and perform 3-way match on P.O., invoice and bill of lading;
• Work very closely with Construction and Development teams to ensure proper coding results in accurate financial analysis;
• Reconcile and verify purchaser’s deposit and sales commission reports monthly.
• Prepare monthly, HST filing & bank reconciliations;
• Provide timely project budget revisions and analysis calculations to management;
• Assist with general accounting, government compliance, banking and year end functions;
• Interaction with various lenders and external parties (trades, lawyers, etc.);
• Continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiencies in reporting process; and
• Other ad hoc work and special projects, as maybe required time to time.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience:

• University or College graduate in Accounting, Commerce, Finance and Economic or similar financial programs;
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in construction and residential housing;
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills;
• Detail oriented, committed to accuracy and utilizes effective time management skills;
• An understanding of the Ontario Construction Lien Act would be a plus;
• Passionate, knowledgeable and experienced in technology; Experience in ERP construction software Newstar Enterprise would be preferred; and
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel - intermediate minimum qualifications).

Why PRIMONT:
We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.

About PRIMONT:
For 50 years, our company has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own, and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.


Responsibilities
• Manage on a day-to-day basis multi-disciplinary consultant and project teams to secure favourable and timely municipal approvals for low-rise, lowrise freehold and condo developments.
• Manage and produce development schedules, risks and opportunities to meet the Business Plan, enable sales launch and construction starts
• Provide strategic input, design direction and be responsible for official plan amendments, draft plan, re-zonings, site plan and condo applications, site servicing permits, registration
• The ideal candidate has direct community design experience from project acquisition, visioning through servicing, based on strong financial discipline. The numbers drive the decision making process.
• Prepare, review and internally validate land development proformas to maximize the financial performance opportunity and life of job budget management. Lead, mentor and co-manage the work of one or more Assistant Managers/Managers ensuring both the quality of their work as well as their on-going engagement and professional growth.
• Actively and continuously collaborate and communicate with various internal departments, ensuring that potential challenges or opportunities to plan, budget, schedule, and/or relationships are proactively identified, communicated, analyzed, and addressed.
• Maintain and promote customer/user awareness, ensuring that the specific needs, desires, and aspirations of the ultimate customers/users are considered in decisions.
• Proactively and positively engage with municipal and community stakeholders to advance the entitlement process, working the Primont team to identify “win-win” scenarios.
• Support Primont’s awareness and engagement in current development regulatory regimes.
• Provide input into acquisition opportunities, including preparation of acquisition proformas, tentative project schedule and assessment memo highlighting the opportunity and risk
• Participate regularly in industry organizations and events, both to remain current on trends as well as to help develop Primont’s industry brand presence.
• Collaborate on developing and improving Primonts Best Practices.

What You Bring
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a real-estate-related field is expected: real estate, urban planning/geography, engineering, business/finance, architecture, landscape architecture, law, etc. Applicants without formal business education should be prepared to demonstrate finance and other business skills/experience gained “on the job.”
• 7 or more years in low rise residential real estate development, with progression into management of complex development projects and associated approvals.
• The ideal candidate has directly been responsible for the preliminary and final proformas, budget management, submission and approvals of the development applications, permits, condo set-up, completed interim occupancy and registrations.
• Experience in developing residential projects in the GTHA and surrounding municipalities, being fluent in the local planning approval regulatory/policy framework, associated municipal processes and actors, etc.
• Established relationships within the local real estate industry—particularly, consultants and municipal/community/other stakeholders—and an ability to build rapport with diverse group of people, particularly during challenging negotiations.
• Rigorous customer-focus: real empathy for our customers/building users; ensuring decisions are viewed through the perspective of the customer/user; and willingness to advocate for the customer/user in complex decisions.
• Excellent and demonstrable project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, relationships, tasks, and deadlines:
o Strategic Execution: developing and driving project strategy; calling on the right people at the right time; challenging the process.
o Communication: professional and proactive internal/external project status, timeline, and financial reporting; integrating well with all internal departments as well as external stakeholders; early detection and effective communication of risks and issues.
o Negotiation: professional experience dealing ethically to resolve issues to maximize financial outcome while still maintaining relationships.
o Relationships: consistently balancing the interests of all stakeholders (internal partners, external partners, consulting partners, municipal staff, political office holders, suppliers, trades, and customers/users).
o Forward Planning and Thinking: particularly with regard to scheduling and resulting impacts on external and internal resources.
o Financial Management: always managing by the numbers and understanding the project’s financial position.

• Technical skills:
o A fluent understanding of:
 the various technical disciplines involved in low-rise residential development, including the ability to review and comment on consultant deliverables,
 complex regulatory policy documents and associated legal agreements, being able to quickly digest and comment upon them.

o Developed spatial skills, being able to identify how drawings relate to various regulatory/technical standards, site statistics, user experience and intended offering, etc.
o A working level of numeracy and financial acumen.

• Passion and drive for continual improvement and accomplishment, developing industry-leading projects balanced with achieving Primont’s schedule and budget objectives.
• Must be self-motivated, independent, and detail-oriented.
• Concise writing and presentation skills are required.
• Proven track record of excelling within a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

We encourage applicants to apply if they meet many, if not all, of the above qualifications.

Why PRIMONT
We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.

About PRIMONT:
For 50 years, our company has followed the simple philosophy of building every home as if it’s our own, and treating every customer like they’re a member of the family, “We are Family” is our moto!

Primont Homes is committed to providing the highest quality and value to all our homebuyers. Prime locations, elegant design, superb craftsmanship and unrivaled customer service have made Primont a leading and trusted name in the industry. It’s been our privilege to build several dynamic, outstanding new communities of more than 5,000 homes in the GTA.

Primont’s vision is to craft distinctive niche communities that answer to each homeowner’s individuality, design preferences and lifestyle aspirations.


Responsibilities
• Support various development approvals of low-rise, mid-rise high-rise and commercial including Official Plan Amendments, Draft Plan approval, Zoning Bylaw Amendments, Subdivision registration, Site Plan Agreements, and Condominium Registrations—by working with multi-disciplined consultant teams and various government authorities.
• Maintain appropriate records of architectural, landscape, and engineering plans, as well as approvals, permits and agreements for each project.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of project schedules, meeting minutes, proforma and budgets, cost tracking, and other financial reporting.
• Review and consolidate comments on technical reports, drawings, and other consultant work product and coordinate submissions for applications.
• Stay current on new industry technologies and trends and municipal standards.
• Help build industry and market presence and awareness.

What You Bring
• Degree in Planning, Real Estate/Business or Civil Engineering.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the real estate development industry and/or relevant related practical experience is desirable.
• An understanding of planning policies, regulations, and approvals processes in GTHA and neighboring municipalities is desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical mindset. The numbers drive the solution.
• Working proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. AutoCAD a benefit.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented, and analytical with a strong desire to learn.


Why PRIMONT
We are committed to performing with Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility and Experience. This belief is what our Primont program is founded on and what we call building on principles we value.