Coordinator, Construction Services

Location: Comox

“The Comox office of Defence Construction Canada (DCC) will be part of a new capital infrastructure initiative, aimed at improving and adding residential housing in support of the Canadian Armed Forces. This role is intended to primarily lead a Modified Design Build Contract focused on delivering this new infrastructure need. We are looking for engaged, dedicated, and collaborative individuals to join our team and be part of new and evolving infrastructure and environmental needs in support of National Defence.”

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

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

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 in Confidence 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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