Coordinator Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction services is seeking a Construction Coordinator to manage and administer contracts of varying complexities. The role involves daily interaction with contractors and consultants, ensuring adherence to contract specifications and health and safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant experience, a college diploma in engineering, and be skilled in project and contract management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

$1,500 for mental health services

Hybrid workplace options with allowance

Comprehensive vacation and paid leave plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience in construction or contracts.
• Experience in project, contract, and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership and human resources management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Coordinate and solve contractual problems daily.
• Monitor project schedules and maintain site activity records.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Health and safety management

Education

College diploma in engineering or related field

University degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

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
• May perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Other

• 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 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 [ ADD TITLE], 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

Kingston, Ontario

Historic Kingston—located on the St. Lawrence River, halfway between Ottawa and Toronto—has many of the features of much larger cities but a small-town atmosphere and lifestyle. Home to three post-secondary institutions (Queen’s University, Royal Military College and St. Lawrence College) and a lively arts scene, Kingston is regularly ranked among the top 10 places to live and work in Canada.

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Construction Coordinator • Ontario, Kingston, CA