Coordinator, Construction Services Job at Defence Construction Canada
**This position is located in Richmond, ON**
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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 ClientPartners and/or stakeholders
- Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
- Manage contract risks
Other
- Manage contract financials
- 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
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At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.
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