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Who We Are

After four decades of home building excellence, Cachet has earned a reputation as an award-winning developer and builder of master-planned communities across Southern Ontario. From the very beginning, our principles have been guided by a distinctive vision of how new homes should be crafted; a vision that combines innovative architecture, superior craftsmanship, exceptional quality features and finishes, and outstanding customer care. Since 1981, Cachet has developed and built thousands of new homes—and we remain committed to enriching the lives of families by building visionary communities they will be proud to call home.

What We Offer

Cachet is on a mission to be the most innovative community builder in Ontario. Joining our rapidly growing organization will give you the opportunity to work alongside us as we create the next generation of modern, complete communities throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

The environment at Cachet is dynamic, engaging, rewarding, and team oriented. We strive to ensure Cachet is a great place to work for all our team members and are committed to building a best-in-class, values-driven organization that positively impacts the lives of our employees, customers, communities, and environment.

Your Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Procurement and Process, the Estimator will play an integral role in modernizing the way we purchase lumber and requires an individual that has experience with lumber take-offs and computer systems.The Estimator will work closely with the contracts and purchasing team while interacting with the larger Cachet team both on site and in the office.This role requires interaction with trades, manufacturers, suppliers and designers to ensure accuracy of information.The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in a high production home building environment and takes pride in the quality of their work.

Responsibilities:

• On site counts of materials to compare to take-offs and maintain accurate job files
• Ensure a proper audit file is maintained for each take-off including all calculations, changes, amendments and clarifications
• Prepare appropriate materials and schedule meetings on site with the Site Team and applicable trades to review working drawings and material take-offs.
• Conduct market research to ensure our costs and product are competitive in changing market conditions
• Create and update comparisons for lumber tenders, negotiate and make recommendation
• Resolve issues on site resulting from quantity of materials
• Work with the Contracts and Purchasing team to ensure lumber is tendered well in advance of contract expiry
• Work with site team and trades to issue purchase orders in a timely manor
• Complete various tasks for the Contracts and Purchasing Team as required
• Ensure trades and suppliers are fulfilling legal requirements, construction and contract specifications
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for material take-offs, unit rates, budgets etc.
• Work with the team and trade partners to ensure material take-offs are released as required
• Manage the parts library and lumber crafts in Newstar
• Assist in conducting cost analysis and budget reviews for cost control as required
• Conduct cost analysis exercises to ensure budgets are accurate in respect to material take-offs in changing market conditions
• Collaborate with the Construction Team and trade partners to provide resolutions
• Prepare quarterly reporting that speaks to the change in market conditions
• Prior to construction ensure all lumber take-offs are completed and entered into Newstar utilizing the parts library.
• Calculate material take-offs for the purchase of lumber, brick, steel etc. from working drawings for all model types as required

What You Bring:

• Experience with NEWSTAR
• Understanding of contracts, plans, and specifications, as well as construction methods, materials, and regulations. Includes knowledge of all trades, staff responsibilities, scheduling, and scopes of work
• 3+ years' experience in in a high production home building environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other health and safety regulations
• Drive to excel with a willingness to take responsibility and be held accountable for results.
• Superior interpersonal skills: able to build and maintain positive relationships with a broad network of contacts, including trade partners and suppliers
• Proficient in MS Office software
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Cachet Homes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, origin, disability, or any other status protected under Canadian law or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all people.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by a member of the Cachet team.