Construction Services Coordinator

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Construction Services Coordinator to oversee site inspection services for in‑house projects and capital works. You will ensure adherence to standards and contract documents, and manage the inspection team in a hybrid work setting.

Reporting to the Design & Construction Engineer, you will coordinate contract administration, represent the department on project issues, conduct safety inspections, and review drawings for compliance with municipal design standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• C.E.T. certification or eligible for certification.
• Five years of contract administration and municipal construction experience.
• Ability to coordinate technical staff for diverse projects.
• Knowledge of contract law, dispute resolution and negotiation.
• Knowledge of municipal design standards for sewer and watermain projects.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Canada education recognized; foreign credentials must be assessed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction inspection for up to 6 staff as workload requires.
• Manage contract administration and inspection for capital works and O&M projects.
• Represent the Department with consultants on construction issues.
• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review drawings and specifications for construction standards and materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Report writing

Education

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Five years' related experience

Knowledge of contract law and dispute resolution

Municipal design standards knowledge

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Construction Services Coordinator

Recruitment Details

Department: Engineering Services, Water and Waste Department
Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid with designated work location
Position Type: Permanent on a Temporary Basis, Full-time
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $85,834.69 - $115,293.49 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4
Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.
Posting No.: 127455
Closing Date: October 19, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Design & Construction Engineer, the Construction Services Coordinator is responsible for the site inspection services of in-house projects, as well as the construction and development servicing inspections required by the Department's various capital works and selected operations and maintenance programs. Provision of these services includes priorization and assignment of work, establishment of work standards, all of which to ensure successful and quality completion of constructed projects in conformance with accepted standards, procedures and contract documents.

As The Construction Services Coordinator, You Will

• Coordinate the construction inspection services for up to 6 permanent technicians/technologists or term employees as required dependent on the Branch's workload.
• Coordinate the contract administration and inspection services for all of the Department's capital works programs and selected operations and maintenance projects.
• Represent the Department for capital works projects assigned to consultants with respect to construction issues.
• Conduct worksite safety inspections and ensures that all projects under construction are in conformance with all Federal and Provincial workplace and safety regulations and the Department's Safety Management Program.
• Review drawings and specifications on Department projects to provide comment with respect to applicable construction standards, methods and materials.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Diploma in Engineering Technology.
• Membership in C.T.T.A.M. (Certified Technicians & Technologist Association of Manitoba) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
• Five years' experience directly related to contract administration and construction of municipal and multidisciplinary work.
• Ability to coordinate technical support staff in order to provide effective construction management and inspection services for a large number of diverse projects.
• A good working knowledge of contract law, legal systems, dispute resolution, claims procedures and good negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration including principles of contract administration, City of Winnipeg specifications, general conditions, By-laws and approved materials.
• Good working knowledge of municipal design standard for sewer and watermain projects and related appurtenances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction techniques and trade practices equipment.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health Legislation standards and accepted guidelines.
• Ability to assess worksite risks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other City departments, the general public, engineering consultants, and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports and letters and have a high level of verbal skills.
• Established computer skills including program application abilities in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver's Licence In Force document upon request.

Position Reports To:

Design & Construction Engineer

• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• The successful applicant may be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.