Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada • Petawawa, ON

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Petawawa office of Defence Construction Canada (DCC) provides contracting, construction contract management and related residential infrastructure services to the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Forces Housing Authority (CFHA). Due to continued investments in existing and new infrastructure, DCC has a new opportunity for an individual to lead residential projects that will shape CAF housing for all those in the community. The Coordinator, Construction Services manages and administers medium-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors, consultants and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The incumbent addresses contract management risks within delegated authority, complies with service line requirements, and integrates activities with site teams and other service lines.

Requirements

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Use applicable computer software and operating systems (Experience with AutoCAD is essential)
• Interpret drawings and specifications
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts
• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
• Construction, products and materials
• Project, contract and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist)

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality specifications
• Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
• Monitor and control schedules
• Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on contract-related problems and risks, negotiate and issue change orders)
• Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports)
• Liaise with other service lines and site teams, as required
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
• Manage contract risks
• Manage contract financials
• Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
• Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
• Support and/or lead business development activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners

Benefits

• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree