Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada•Halifax, NS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator, Construction Services to lead the North Park Armoury (NPA) Rehabilitation project. NPA is a major heritage construction project in Halifax involving the restoration and modernization of a federally designated heritage building and National Historic Site. This large-scale, multi-phase project includes exterior rehabilitation, roof and structural upgrades, hazardous materials abatement, building system upgrades and future interior renewal. This posting may also be used to fill additional Coordinator positions at the Halifax site. The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers moderate- to high-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure work done under them complies 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. The incumbent may also lead and manage the human resources responsibilities for a team.

Requirements

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
Construction, products and materials
Project, contract and risk management principles
Health and safety management
College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts
Interpret drawings and specifications
Demonstrate 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

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 $2,500 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