Mattamy Homes Careers

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.

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

What we offer

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Purchasing Specialist supports the overall procurement process and delivery of products/services to multiple high-volume communities through providing quantity and cost estimating, data entry, contract administration and purchasing services in adherence with generally accepted home building principles and Mattamy standards. 

What you’ll do

• Adhere to departmental processes, and requirements for purchasing and production information required for entry into BuildPro and JD Edwards (JDE), ensuring consistency, accuracy and adherence to such.
• Reviews drawings for consistency between architecture, sales & marketing information; ensures conformance with JDE system requirements.
• Quantity take-offs for residential projects from working drawings for budgeting and tendering purposes.
• Support the Contracts Managers with the tendering process of new communities by soliciting bids and perform initial review of bids and identify any clear discrepancies, following up with trades as required.
• Prepare and administer contract documents to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains and updates ERP with takeoff’s, selection rules, and template setups.
• Maintains and updates the Design Center Options Master database in JDE as required under the direction of the team lead. Carries out product build-up (cost code assignment) templates with assistance as required for Planned Purchase Orders (PPO).
• Maintains Option & Site/Lot Specific Cost Build-Ups and Customs.
• Assist the Contracts Manager, as required, in analysis of cost comparison and differences in products and services.
• Work with the Design Studio updating and working through discontinued products on offer.
• Updating and upgrading offerings in keeping with design trends on a regimented schedule.
• Works with team members troubleshooting product library information in JDE and ensure system information is adequate for use.
• Support the Contracts Manager with the Change Order process by soliciting updated pricing, manages applicable Purchase Orders (POs) in JDE; addresses late changes and processes as required.
• Participates in site visits to check performance of trades against scope of work/contract.
• Release POs appropriately to meet construction schedule.

What you bring

• College Diploma in Estimating program, Architectural Technology, Construction Project Management, Business Administration and/or relevant related practical experience.
• Fully conversant with the Ontario Building Code.
• Experience with reading/checking Architectural, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical drawings.
• Strong mathematical aptitude required along with a systems logic orientation.
• Self-motivated, prioritizes tasks and works independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical ability required to accurately compare trade price quotations.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel). Competent in Bluebeam & AutoCAD.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and reports.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Bonus points

• Experience in the residential construction industry, including experience gained through education cooperative program placements.
• Experience in estimating residential construction.
• Previous experience in JD Edwards.

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

Mattamy Homes is the largest privately 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.