Coordinator, Construction Services

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction services is seeking a Coordinator to manage medium-complexity construction contracts. This role will involve contract administration, risk management, and daily interactions with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate should possess a college diploma in engineering and relevant experience, while benefiting from an extensive package of employer-paid benefits including health and dental premiums.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Annual sick leave and disability insurance

$1,500 for mental health services

$750 Health Care Spending Account

Maternity and parental leave top-up to 93%

$400 allowance for work-from-home options

Comprehensive vacation and paid leave plans

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Preferred certification in applicable field (e.g., Certified Engineering Technologist).

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Monitor and control schedules, liaising with partners and solving contract issues.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management

Risk management

Health and safety management

Education

College diploma in engineering or applied science

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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