Job Description

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario
Company:
Mattamy Homes Canada
Department:
Procurement, Ottawa Division
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Reports to:
Contracts Manager - Purchasing
When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you're part of an environmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting - and we're making it happen.
about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.
What we offer
Reporting to the Contacts Manager, the Purchasing Specialist provides support to our procurement process including tendering, contract management, estimating and cost analysis. They'll be responsible for purchasing services while adhering to generally accepted home building principles & Mattamy standards and working to provide The Best Homeowner Experience.
What you'll do

• Responsible for information and data entry into BuildPro and JD Edwards (JDE) systems, and act as a gatekeeper to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordination of tender process including documentation, pricing and follow ups for incomplete submissions.
• Manage Trade Portal Website to ensure proper access to documents and coherent record keeping.
• Review drawings for consistency between architecture, sales & marketing information and verify conformance with JDE requirements.
• Assist in Architectural Choice Options (ACO) & Site/Lot Specific cost build ups.
• Support the Design Studio with updating, maintaining, and sourcing new products.
• Maintain and update the Design Center Option Master database in JDE as needed.
• Assist with managing lumber takeoffs.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology along with working or design drawings to prepare accurate quantity take-offs and support estimating processes for budgets and tenders.
• Assist with the analysis of cost comparison and differences in products and services.
• Support the Change Order process by soliciting updated pricing and manage applicable Purchase Orders (POs) in JDE.
• Assist in resolving trade and/or builder concerns and provide clarity to sites related to upgrades, options sold and scopes of work.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with subcontractors, construction team members and supervisors.
• Participate in site visits to verify trade performance and revise take-offs based on actual site conditions.
• Ensure suppliers receive current scopes, architectural drawings and required documents, and provide forecasting to manufacturers and trades as needed.
• Release POs in alignment with construction schedules.
• Conduct new trade orientations including preparing slide decks prior to onsite work.
• Assist in reviewing project budgets and preparing features and finish lists (schedule A's) for each community.

What you bring

• College Diploma in Architectural or Civil Technology or a University degree in Civil, Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in a related role.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude with an understanding of budget, tender, and construction processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to create budget templates and prepare reports.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Bonus points

• Experience using software such as JD Edwards, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Power Bi, MS Fabric.
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code (Part 9 & Part 3).

Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 - $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy's annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It's okay if you don't have 100% of the requirements. If you're the right candidate, we'll help you learn and grow.
Who we are
is the largest family-owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.
Be yourself. We want it that way.
At Mattamy, we're passionate a?b??out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone ?can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ????
Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.

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