Coordinator, Construction Services at Defence Construction Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Risk Management, Construction, Quality Assurance, Health And Safety, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Communication, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Scheduling, Compliance, Documentation, Leadership, Technical Services

Industry

Construction

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 Edmonton: Edmonton prides itself in being a welcoming and multi-cultural city boasting over 50 diverse festivals and events every year that celebrate all aspects of this great city and its amazing people. Edmonton is also home to the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey team as well as the West Edmonton Mall, North America’s largest shopping mall. Built in 1955, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton currently has over 35 Operational and Support Units with over 300 buildings covering over 2,550 hectares of land. Defence Construction (DCC) Edmonton supports the Department of National Defence (DND) with a variety of contracts including multi-trade and single trade construction projects of varying sizes and complexity, such as new construction, repairs, renovations, and maintenance of infrastructure in support of Canadian Forces Operations, as well as providing technical services support, such as land surveying, materials testing, equipment and structure inspections, architectural and engineering design, geological, and environmental studies.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Construction Services manages and administers construction contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and quality specifications. They engage in discussions and negotiations with contractors and stakeholders to address contractual issues and risks.