Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction contractor in Halifax is seeking a Coordinator for Construction Services to manage complex contracts for military projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, problem-solving in daily contract operations, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a college diploma in engineering and significant construction experience. Join a team that offers excellent growth opportunities and a highly valued benefits package.

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave

$400 wellness allowance

Mental health services funding

Life and disability insurance

Public-service pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership and HR management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate day-to-day contractual problems.
• Monitor and control project schedules.

Skills

Best practices in construction

Project management principles

Leadership skills

Health and safety management

Education

College diploma in engineering or related field

University degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our team!

DCC is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated construction professionals to lead the delivery of upcoming contracts within CFB Halifax, such as :

• Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan (design-bid-build contract in Halifax and Shearwater)
• Combatant Training & Integration Centre – Atlantic (modified-design-build contract in Halifax)
• Real Property Operations Unit (Atlantic) – various moderate- to high-complexity contracts within CFB Halifax

In addition, the incumbent may also participate in the delivery of other contracts in support of various DND infrastructure requirements at CFB Halifax.

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.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive :

Primary

• 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)

Other

• 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

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 six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred : university degree in engineering or architecture

Abilities

• 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

Development and Leadership

• May be accountable and responsible for direct reports
• Provide functional direction and advice to other 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 your benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes :

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $1,500 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

Home and Family

• 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

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans