Assistant Foundation Builder
Mattamy Homes
- Barrie, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages construction of foundations, lot grading and sodding for assigned homes on a timely basis, in compliance with the Production Schedule, building codes, ANHWP standards, Design Centre changes and Mattamy standards.
- Attends regular staff meetings and is prepared to discuss safety, quality, production timelines, costs and other issues as determined by direct supervisor.
- Prepares and supervises Production Schedules for surveyor, excavation, footings, foundation walls and backfills with appropriate trades, inspectors and suppliers.
- Maintains awareness of special or extraordinary soil conditions, for example base conditions or substandard compressive strength of soil, on certain lots and takes appropriate action in the construction of the foundation. Liaises with Land Development Department on unforeseen soil conditions. Measures all claims for extra concrete with contractor prior to backfill.
- Reviews all lot specific / customer changes and implements relevant extras into foundations per company policy and procedures.
- Ensures protection of all catch basins, water boxes and valves, hydrants and utility vaults prior to excavation. Coordinates sewer/water excavation and backfill and ensures proper demarcation of water boxes. Ensure frost protection is in place during winter months.
- Monitors quality of excavation, footings and foundation walls on regular basis and takes corrective action as necessary.
- Coordinates grading of lots with contractors, in accordance with approved grading plan including balance fills on lots (when possible) prior to framing, cutting of driveway, filling garages and rough grading for topsoil.
- Schedules and attends all inspections with municipal inspectors and soil engineers. Assists as appropriate during inspection and rectifies issues as required. Conducts final site inspections with appropriate agencies.
- Coordinates timely installation of curbs and sidewalks prior to sodding & grading program (will require contact with Land, co-developer or external sub-divider for “purchased lots”). Coordinates and supervises topsoil and sodding of project with special attention given to ensure that all water box valve stems are visible and fully operational once sod is laid.
- Responsible for year-round road cleaning and general lot and site cleanliness.
- Responsible to meet schedule for paving of driveways.
- Post-secondary education / college diploma in related field (e.g. Construction Management / Construction Engineering Technology) or suitable combination of education and relevant industry experience
- Flexible, with the willingness and ability to travel daily to assigned sites and to work at locations across the division
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be skilled front-line coordinator with excellent organizational skills, thorough scheduling knowledge and ability to streamline schedule issues
- Several years homebuilding experiences, particularly grading
- Excellent customer service skills
- Intensely focused on delivering quality product
- Good knowledge and clear understanding of contracts, plans, and specifications, as well as construction methods, materials and regulations
- Extensive knowledge of Ontario Building Code and Health & Safety Regulations
- Well-developed ability to problem solve and resolve issues as they arise
- Self-starter who leads by example and readily assumes responsibility for results
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, varying priorities and ultimately meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Skills in relationship building with established broad network of contacts including trade partners and suppliers
- Experience with using BuildPro