Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction agency in North Bay is seeking a Coordinator, Construction Services to manage moderate- to high-complexity construction contracts. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality specifications, oversee daily operations, and liaise with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a diploma in engineering or applied science along with relevant experience. The role includes competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

$400 wellness allowance

$1,500 for mental health services

Public-service pension

Comprehensive vacation plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ relevant experience in construction management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with contract management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts for construction projects.
• Monitor project schedules and quality compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and consultants about project-related issues.

Skills

Best practices in construction

Construction products and materials

Project management principles

Contract management principles

Risk management principles

Health and safety management

Education

College diploma in engineering or applied science

University degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

Construction 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
• 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

North Bay, Ontario

Located 3.5 hours north of Toronto on Lake Nipissing, North Bay combines the best of urban and rural life. Home to Nipissing University and Canadore College, North Bay features hundreds of kilometres of biking, walking and hiking trails, the nearby Laurentian Ski Hill, a vibrant farmers' market and a full calendar of family-friendly events.