This opportunity is to support the Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems Project
(RPAS)
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
- $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
Home and Family
- Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
- Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
- 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
Comox
Comox is a lovely town located on Vancouver Island’s east coast. It is
approximately 3 hours north of the City of Victoria and 1.5 hours north of
Nanaimo. Comox Valley has a taste of all British Columbia’s wonders. Whether it
is skiing/snowshoeing down Mount Washington ski hill, tubing down Puntledge
River, beachcombing at Hornby Island or hiking/biking on Cumberland trails,
there is always an outdoor adventure nearby in all seasons. If you need a break
from the woods, you can kick-back and enjoy the mountainous scenery and explore
the many cute cafes, bakeries, and boutiques that Comox Valley has to offer.
