Coordinator, Construction Services

Join Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Greenwood, NS, and play a vital role in supporting Canada’s National Defence! As a Federal Crown corporation with over 70 years of contribution to national defence, DCC is renowned for its innovative and cost-effective solutions in contracting, construction management, and infrastructure services.

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

$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 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

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Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley is 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air force base on the east coast of Canada. The Wing’s Aurora crews conduct sovereignty and surveillance missions over the Atlantic Ocean routinely, while Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities are standing by year-round. The valley region includes Canada’s earliest historic sites and delivers a unique rural lifestyle just minutes from the Bay of Fundy, scenic rivers, lakes, and the Atlantic coastline. The climate and terrain offer year-round outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Sheltered by the North and South Mountains, the Annapolis Valley is known for rich agriculture and boasts a vibrant farm to table food movement, outstanding dining, festivals, numerous vineyards, and micro-breweries. Greenwood is within driving distance to nine (9) Universities and Community Colleges including Acadia University, one of Canada’s top 5 undergraduate schools.

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