Architectural Coordinator

Location : Ottawa, Ontario Hybrid (3 days / week in office)

Company : Mattamy Homes Canada

Department : Architecture, Ottawa Division

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports to : Director, Architecture

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. Our team is 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.

What we offer

As a representative of the Architecture Department, the Architectural Coordinator assists in providing architectural services to the company while striving to provide the best Homeowner Experience.

This involves tasks and communication with external parties such as the Architect or Structural Engineer, while also collaborating with different functional areas of the business such as Marketing, Purchasing, Décor, Finance, Land, and / or Construction.

This position reports to the Director of Architecture at this time within the Ottawa Division.

What you’ll do

• Support departmental goals by assisting team members as directed by the Architectural Project Manager.
• Prepare budgets and review quarterly estimated cost to complete reports for each respective community.
• Coordinate, review, and revise architectural drawings to ensure documentation complies with both Mattamy standards and Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for building permit purposes.
• Coordinate the revision process of working drawings, structural revisions, municipal review comments, and subcontractor comments, and provide updated drawings to the Construction team.
• Verify that architectural working drawings correspond with marketing brochures, forward any discrepancies to the appropriate departments.
• Participate in Value Engineering of new designs.
• Prepare architectural memos, miscellaneous details, and / or drawings for our internal staff & external consultants as required.
• Prepare list of lot upgrades based on Mattamy Homes internal guidelines and external Architectural control guidelines and coordinate with the architectural firm.
• Conduct site visits to correct or improve information shown on working drawings, review exterior colours and detailing.
• Manage electronic storage and distribution of Architectural drawings and construction documentation.

What you bring

• Architectural Technology Diploma from a Community College or equivalent.
• 2-4 years construction or architectural experience required with residential construction preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and visually through use of architectural drawing.
• Working knowledge and skills with drawing application programs in particular, AutoCAD (version 2000+).
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to check documents / drawings for accuracy, communicate detailed changes, and ensure corrections are completed.
• Proven track record of adapting to and supporting rapid changes and bringing creative solutions to address identified challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, and possess excellent management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and motivate internal and external stakeholders toward a common goal.

Bonus points

• Bilingual
• Experience working with / at a homebuilder

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.

At Mattamy, we're passionate about 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.

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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