Coordinator, Construction Services

If you’re experienced in contract oversight and management, partnership building, and supporting safe, efficient project delivery, we’d like to meet you. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, providing infrastructure and environmental solutions that support national defence at home and abroad. DCC is proud to be the first federal, and only government, organization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association’s Construction Management Certification Program, proof of our commitment to excellence and professional development. We’re looking for a Coordinator, Construction Services who thrives in a fast-paced environment, someone skilled in contract administration, communication, and risk management—ready to support infrastructure projects for our Client-Partner. By becoming a DCC team member, you will have the opportunity to deliver infrastructure solutions that support Canada’s troops and the defence of the country. The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent may provide support under the functional direction of a contract coordinator on higher complexity contracts. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors 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 and complies with service line requirements. 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 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) Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports), as required Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders 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 Other Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance Carry out financial control for contracts Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing Manage contract risk 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 approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Interpret drawings and specifications Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Provide functional advice and guidance to 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 Cold Lake The City of Cold Lake is located in Alberta’s Lakeland and nestled on the shore of Alberta’s seventh largest lake. The area is known for its many pristine lakes and forests which offer excellent camping, fishing, water sports, and many other recreational activities. Cold Lake also has modern recreation and sport facilities, a nearby alpine ski hill, as well as urban and rural trail systems. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) Cold Lake is located at 4 Wing which is an air force base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and home to Western Canada’s fighter jets. The Cold Lake air base is known as Canada’s busiest fighter base and the 1.17-million-hectare Cold Lake Air Weapons Range provides opportunity for Canadian and International Air Force training. Working at DCC Cold Lake offers opportunities to support in planning, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure for the airfield runways, ramp, and hangars as well as other supporting facilities and utilities at both the base and the nearby air weapons range.

The Coordinator manages and administers construction and service contracts to ensure compliance with project requirements and quality standards. They also act as a liaison between the organization and client-partners to negotiate scope changes and resolve contractual issues.

Candidates must possess a college diploma in engineering, applied science, or a related field, along with approximately two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in contract management principles, risk assessment, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications are required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Contract administration
• Risk management
• Project management
• Negotiation
• Construction methods
• Contract compliance
• Schedule monitoring
• Relationship building
• Health and safety management
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Financial control
• Quality assurance
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Financial Controls
• Change Orders
• Industrial Security
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Applied Science
• Construction
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Delegated Authority
• Operating Systems
• Environmental Compliance
• Formal Learning
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Drawing Interpretation

• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Construction Services Coordinator
• Contracts Administrator
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week