Coordinator, Construction Services

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Coordinator, Construction Services for a permanent position with its Ottawa / Nova Scotia-based customer.

Work Location

The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at the customer headquarters in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

Security Requirement

Must be eligible for a Government of Canada Secret Level II Clearance.

Key Tasks

• Manage and administer moderate- to high complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure work done under them complies with contract requirements
• Engage 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
• Address contract management risks within delegated authority, comply with service line requirements and integrate activities with site teams and other service lines
• 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 with 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)
• 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

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in construction site supervision
• Experience in managing construction contracts to ensure work complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications
• Must have 10 years verifiable residency in Canada (to be eligible for Secret security clearance)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
• Knowledge of construction, products and materials
• Knowledge of project, contract and risk management principles
• Knowledge of health and safety management
• Ability to use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Ability to apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts
• Demonstrated leadership and human resources management skills
• Ability to 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

Assets

Certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist)

Benefits

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 17 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services.

With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.

We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.