Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada•Gagetown, MI

About The Position

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. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Requirements

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
Construction, products and materials
Project, contract and risk management principles
Health and safety management
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
Interpret drawings and specifications
Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

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

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
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