Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada•City of Cold Lake, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking a Coordinator, Construction Services experienced in contract oversight and management, partnership building, and supporting safe, efficient project delivery. This role supports infrastructure projects for their Client-Partner under the Major Capital Program. The Coordinator manages and administers moderate- to high-complexity construction, professional services, and service contracts during construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Responsibilities include daily discussions and negotiations with contractors, consultants, and Client-Partners regarding quality, contract interpretation, scope changes, and progress claims. The incumbent addresses contract management risks, complies with service line requirements, and integrates activities with site teams and other service lines. This role may also involve leading and managing human resources responsibilities for a team. The ideal candidate will bring construction expertise, relationship-building skills, and contract management know-how to ensure quality and keep projects on schedule.

Requirements

College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
Construction, products and materials knowledge
Project, contract and risk management principles knowledge
Health and safety management knowledge
Applicable computer software and operating systems
Ability to apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
Demonstrated leadership and human resources management skills

Nice To Haves

University degree in engineering or architecture

Responsibilities

Manage and administer contracts to ensure work done under them complies 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 project-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 risk
May perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
Manage contract financials
Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party quality assurance testing
Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
Other duties as assigned