Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a Coordinator for Construction Services in Yellowknife. In this role, you will manage contracts, ensure compliance with quality standards, and liaise with various stakeholders. The position offers extensive benefits, including health coverage and paid leave.

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Maternity and parental leave top-up to 93% income

$1,500 mental health services

Health Care Spending Account for medical expenses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate daily contractual problems and liaise with Client-Partners.
• Maintain site activity records and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Health and safety management

Leadership

Education

College diploma in engineering or related field

Job description

• Pre-approved relocation costs will be reimbursed up to a maximum amount.
• DCC employees working in Yellowknife are eligible for the applicable Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) established by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

For employees with dependents, per year;

• Environment Allowance : $3,756
• Living Cost Differential : $8,628
• Fuel and Utilities Differential : $7,375
• Total Annual IPA : $19,759

For employees without dependents, per year;

• Environment Allowance : $2,256
• Living Cost Differential : $5,172
• Fuel and Utilities Differential : $4,425
• Total Annual IPA : $11,853

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 five 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
• 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 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
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

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