Foundation Builder

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Mattamy Homes Full time

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta
Company:

Mattamy Homes Canada
Department:

Construction Site
Employment Type:

Full-Time
Reports to:
Senior Foundation BuilderWhen 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.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

What we offer

  • As the Foundation Builder, you will oversee the timely construction of foundations, with overall responsibility for accuracy and quality of construction in the foundation stage all to provide
    The Best Homeowner Experience. During the construction process, you are responsible for grading and sodding and attending to various site components such as exterior drains and water services (including water boxes). You will also manage activities of contractors, suppliers, inspectors, and other participants in each home's foundation, grading and sodding program and supervise the exterior labour force including maintaining an aesthetically appealing and safe worksite, including lots and roadways.

What you'll do

  • Manage 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.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and is prepared to discuss safety, quality, production timelines, costs and other issues as determined by direct supervisor.
  • Prepare and supervise Production Schedules for surveyor, excavation, footings, foundation walls and backfills with appropriate trades, inspectors and suppliers.
  • Maintain 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. Liaise with Land Development Department on unforeseen soil conditions. Measure all claims for extra concrete with contractor prior to backfill.
  • Review all lot specific / customer changes and implements relevant extras into foundations per company policy and procedures.
  • Ensure protection of all catch basins, water boxes and valves, hydrants and utility vaults prior to excavation. Coordinate sewer/water excavation and backfill and ensure proper demarcation of water boxes. Ensure frost protection is in place during winter months.
  • Monitor quality of excavation, footings and foundation walls on regular basis and takes corrective action as necessary.
  • Coordinate 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.
  • Schedule and attend all inspections with municipal inspectors and soil engineers. Assist as appropriate during inspection and rectifies issues as required. Conduct final site inspections with appropriate agencies.
  • Coordinate timely installation of curbs and sidewalks prior to sodding & grading program (will require contact with Land, codeveloper, or external subdivider for "purchased lots"). Coordinate and supervise 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 yearround road cleaning and general lot and site cleanliness.
  • Responsible for meeting schedule for paving driveways.

What y
ou b
ring

  • Postsecondary education / college diploma in related field (Construction Management / Construction Engineering Technology) or suitable combination of education and relevant industry experience
  • Must be skilled frontline coordinator with excellent organizational skills, thorough scheduling knowledge and ability to streamline schedule issues
  • 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 Alberta Building Code and Health & Safety Regulations
  • Welldeveloped ability to problem solve and resolve

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