A FULL SERVICE GENERAL CONTRACTING FIRM

Empress Builders is a full-service general contracting team headquartered in Laguna Beach.

We offer clients access to a dynamic and versatile team of skilled professionals.  From pleasant administrative staff to skilled project management and field superintendent teams, we bring together a diverse range of talents and expertise to meet the demands of any construction project.  Empress Builders presents the ultimate formula for success, combining unparalleled technical expertise, vast knowledge, and extensive experience.

When you partner with Empress Builders, you're entrusting your project to a team dedicated to delivering excellence in every detail.  Our goal is to exceed your expectations, ensuring each project is completed to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Imer Bauta, P.E.

Imer is the Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Empress Builders.

As a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) Imer offers the highest standard of technical expertise in the general contracting industry.

Since founding Empress Builders, Imer’s technical expertise in the design and construction of luxury and ultra-luxury custom homes has been highly sought after and has earned Empress Builders a reputation for delivering exceptional quality projects throughout coastal Orange County.  Imer is known for his professionalism, hard work, and attention to detail throughout the construction process.  He aims to deliver exceptional quality, exceed client expectations, and be an integral part of every project.



With a lifetime of passion and devotion to construction, Imer holds a bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from the prestigious Villanova University.  Before founding Empress Builders, Imer served in lead Project Management and Superintendent roles in the construction of over $500 Million in construction projects, including luxury high-rise residential buildings, high-end retail spaces, and custom homes. 

In addition to leading the Empress Builders team, Imer is an elected committee member for the Laguna Beach City’s View Restoration Committee and an active member of the Laguna Beach Rotary Club and Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce.  Imer, his wife Carly, and four children are residents of Laguna Beach.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Villanova University

M.S. in Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering, Villanova University