Coordinator, Construction Services

We’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.

What you bring

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

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

Formal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience

Abilities

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Home and Family

Leave and Retirement

You have not already discovered the beauty of the Annapolis Valley? Here are some reasons to consider relocation to Greenwood and the Surrounding Annapolis Valley…

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley is 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air force base on the east coast of Canada. The Wing’s Aurora crews conduct sovereignty and surveillance missions over the Atlantic Ocean routinely, while Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities are standing by year-round. The valley region includes Canada’s earliest historic sites and delivers a unique rural lifestyle just minutes from the Bay of Fundy, scenic rivers, lakes, and the Atlantic coastline. The climate and terrain offer year-round outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Sheltered by the North and South Mountains, the Annapolis Valley is known for rich agriculture and boasts a vibrant farm to table food movement, outstanding dining, festivals, numerous vineyards, and micro-breweries. Greenwood is within driving distance to nine (9) Universities and Community Colleges including Acadia University, one of Canada’s top 5 undergraduate schools.

This position may also offer a competitive relocation package for candidates moving across the province or the country.