Construction Services Coordinator

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Design & Construction Engineer, the Construction Services Coordinator is responsible for the site inspection services of in-house projects, as well as the construction and development servicing inspections required by the Department's various capital works and selected operations and maintenance programs. Provision of these services includes priorization and assignment of work, establishment of work standards, all of which to ensure successful and quality completion of constructed projects in conformance with accepted standards, procedures and contract documents.

As the Construction Services Coordinator, you will:

1. Coordinate the construction inspection services for up to 6 permanent technicians/technologists or term employees as required dependent on the Branch's workload.
2. Coordinate the contract administration and inspection services for all of the Department's capital works programs and selected operations and maintenance projects.
3. Represent the Department for capital works projects assigned to consultants with respect to construction issues.
4. Conduct worksite safety inspections and ensures that all projects under construction are in conformance with all Federal and Provincial workplace and safety regulations and the Department's Safety Management Program.
5. Review drawings and specifications on Department projects to provide comment with respect to applicable construction standards, methods and materials.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Diploma in Engineering Technology.

2. Membership in C.T.T.A.M. (Certified Technicians & Technologist Association of Manitoba) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).

3. Five years' experience directly related to contract administration and construction of municipal and multidisciplinary work.

4. Ability to coordinate technical support staff in order to provide effective construction management and inspection services for a large number of diverse projects.

5. A good working knowledge of contract law, legal systems, dispute resolution, claims procedures and good negotiating skills.

6. Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration including principles of contract administration, City of Winnipeg specifications, general conditions, By-laws and approved materials.

7. Good working knowledge of municipal design standard for sewer and watermain projects and related appurtenances.

8. Demonstrated knowledge of construction techniques and trade practices equipment.

9. Knowledge of Safety and Health Legislation standards and accepted guidelines.

10. Ability to assess worksite risks.

11. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other City departments, the general public, engineering consultants, and contractors.

12. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports and letters and have a high level of verbal skills.

13. Established computer skills including program application abilities in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.