Coordinator, Construction Services

Who Can Apply?

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

$79,067 - $102,788

Continuing

Reliability

English Essential

06/03/2026

Canada

We are building a talent pool of experienced construction management professionals to fill a number of current roles ’re looking to hire a variety of positions in beautiful Greenwood, Nova Scotia! 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.

You are a good fit if you have experience with:

• Managing and administering construction and professional service contracts
• Coordinating day‑to‑day contract issues and supporting schedule control
• Liaising with Client‑Partners on contract changes, risks and quality expectations
• Monitoring site activities and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Applying project, contract and risk management principles in a construction setting

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.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all‑inclusive:

• 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

• 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

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

• 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)

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Interpret drawings and specifications
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client‑Partners

• Typical construction site environment; incumbent is required to wear basic safety equipment
• Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel

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.

• 100% employer‑paid annual sick leave, and health…