Assistant Builder

Mattamy Homes•Ottawa, ON

11d•$57,500 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Builder, you will be in an entry-level building management position that assists the Builder in overseeing the timely construction of each home within budget, to company high-quality standards, while striving to provide The Best Homeowner Experience. You will play an important role in producing QA-ready homes by coordinating various complex aspects of the construction process in an efficient, safe manner through effective assistant management of trades, suppliers, and staff.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience in homebuilding industry in absence of post-secondary education
Must have a valid driver's license and regular access to a vehicle.
Good technical understanding of homebuilding
Intensely focused on delivering a quality product --- takes pride in building a QA-ready home
Basic understanding of Ontario Building Codes and Health & Safety regulations
Ability and experience in recognizing and solving problems, taking initiative in seeking direction from direct supervisor when uncertain
Self-starter who leads by example and readily assumes responsibility for results
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required, both oral and written

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education / Community College in related field (e.g., Construction Engineering Technology) or suitable combination of education and relevant industry experience preferred.
Experience using BuildPro.
People management experience.

Responsibilities

Assists Builder in ensuring complete adherence to Mattamy Construction Processes, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures.
Assists Builder in managing construction of assigned homes from carpentry to warranty service request signoff. Assumes shared responsibility for each home meeting ALL standards, including QA ready.
Attends regular staff meetings and may substitute for the Builder at such meetings. Comes prepared to discuss safety, quality, production timelines, costs and other issues as determined by Site Manager.
Assists in monitoring all daily trade functions: timeliness, quality of workmanship and completion of work.
Walks all homes daily to ensure imperfections are noted, Building Code is adhered to, and Homebuyers’ Options and Extras are done. Adheres to procedures as required by the trade Scopes of Work and Mattamy Quality Standards. Takes corrective action, as necessary.
Conducts detailed frame check on each unit prior to drywall, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures, and follows up to ensure timely completion of any items noted.
Along with Builder, shares responsibility to schedule and conduct homeowner frame walk.
Provides exemplary people leadership to New Home Technicians and Labourers including performance management, coaching, training, development and communication.
Assists Builder in supervising on-site construction staff, including the scheduling of subcontractor’s inspectors and suppliers on the job, resolving day-to-day problems on the job site, inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and resolving construction problems.
Assists in ordering all materials required to construct houses.
Assists Builder in scheduling and may attend municipal inspections. Assists Inspectors with the completion of review and rectifies issues as required.
Assists the Builder in managing to Production Schedule and updating it no less than weekly.
Assists Builder in enforcing Lumber Management Program with supplier and framer as developed by Purchasing Department, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures.
Ensures all work being done in a safe manner and enforces safety standards and laws within position’s scope of authority.
Ensures homes are as clean and aesthetically appealing as possible while under construction.
Other duties as assigned.