Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Defence Construction Canada, is seeking a Coordinator for Construction Services. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Candidates should have a diploma in engineering or related fields and experience in project management. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and a generous leave plan.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Mental health services allowance

Health Care Spending Account

Parental leave top-up plan

Work-from-home allowance

Comprehensive vacation plans

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts for compliance and quality.
• Coordinate day-to-day contractual problems.
• Monitor and control construction schedules.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

College diploma in engineering or applied science

Certification as Certified Engineering Technologist

Tools

Computer software for construction management

Job description

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 :

Primary

• 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

Other

• 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

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
• Construction, products and materials
• Project, contract and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Formal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum : college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred : certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist)

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Interpret drawings and specifications
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical construction site environment; incumbent is required to wear basic safety equipment
• Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role as Coordinator, Construction Services, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.

Your package will include :

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• 750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

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