Regional Service Line Leader, Contract Management

Who Can Apply?: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range $137,013 - $178,118 Employment Status Continuing Flexible Work Option Hybrid (2 days/week) Term Length Security Level: Top Secret Language Requirement Bilingual Mandatory Closing Date 20/09/2026 Country Canada Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is looking for an experienced contract management leader to oversee the delivery of services on a large, complex Public Private Partnership (P3) within the National Services Region (NSR) In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for contract management, construction technical services, and service line initiatives that support the successful delivery of infrastructure and construction projects. Working closely with regional teams, Client-Partners, industry representatives, and national service line leaders, you will help drive service excellence, quality, risk management, and continuous improvement. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and sound business judgment to support complex projects while influencing service delivery at both the regional and national levels. What You'll Do Regional Service Delivery & Contract Management Lead and oversee the delivery of contract management services across the regional program Provide contract management authority and oversight for complex construction, professional services, facilities maintenance, energy performance, maintenance services, and P3 contracts Support contract administration activities including change management, claims management, dispute resolution, risk management, financial management, and schedule management Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior Client-Partners and stakeholders Support litigation matters and communications with sureties and insurers related to contract issues Guide project teams on contract management best practices and service delivery standards Technical Services, Risk & Quality Management Oversee construction technical services including commissioning, operational health and safety, and industrial security Lead regional quality management activities and quality verifications Monitor service delivery standards and ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and Client-Partner requirements Identify, assess, and manage service line risks and report on mitigation strategies Support the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives Ensure regional service delivery achieves established performance indicators Training, Planning & Continuous Improvement Deliver service line training and manage regional training initiatives Support the development and implementation of national service line programs, policies, and procedures Contribute to budgeting, business planning, and resource allocation activities Prepare presentations and represent DCC at internal, Client-Partner, and industry events Lead regional service line initiatives and continuous improvement activities Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of contract management practices Leadership & Collaboration Build and maintain strong relationships with Client-Partners, industry representatives, stakeholders, and internal teams Support communication and collaboration between regional and national service line leaders Provide technical guidance and functional leadership to employees and project teams Coach, mentor, and develop team members May supervise employees and manage performance, workload planning, and resource allocation Support recruitment activities, including evaluating the technical capabilities of candidates What You Bring You are a strong fit if you have experience with: Contract management within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or facilities environments Managing complex contracts, claims, disputes, and contractual risk Construction project delivery and procurement practices Quality management and compliance programs Health and safety management and industrial security requirements Leading teams and mentoring technical professionals Building relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders Supporting organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives Education & Experience University degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field with eight years' relevant experience, or the equivalent Asset Qualifications Professional engineering or architectural designation Gold Seal Certification Experience managing public sector or federally regulated contracts Experience overseeing P3, facilities management, or major infrastructure contracts Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of construction, engineering, and architectural practices Knowledge of federal procurement and contracting requirements Knowledge of project delivery methods and contract administration principles Knowledge of project, contract, and risk management methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to resolve complex issues involving multiple stakeholders Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to prepare reports, technical documents, and recommendations Proficiency with standard business software applications Leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities Working Conditions Typical office environment with routine travel throughout the region Occasional travel to construction sites and project locations May be required to wear basic personal protective equipment when visiting project sites 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 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans Home and Family Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks 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 enhanced travel benefits coverage This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. ** While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement. ** To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance. DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process . Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening . Required The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to: criminal record checks reference checks previous employment open source checks credit/financial status DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace! Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements. At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] .

Oversee the delivery of contract management and technical services for complex Public Private Partnership (P3) infrastructure projects. Provide strategic leadership, risk oversight, and guidance to project teams and stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

Requires a university degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field with at least eight years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance and possess strong expertise in construction contract administration.

• Annual Sick Leave • Health and Dental Premiums • Wellness Allowance • Mental Health Services • Paramedical Coverage • Virtual Health Care • Health Care Spending Account • Accidental-Death Insurance • Short-Term Disability Insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up • Work From Home Allowance • Public-Service Pension • Vacation and Paid-Leave Plans • Travel Benefits Coverage

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• Contract Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Risk Management
• Construction Technical Services
• Claims Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial Management
• Schedule Management
• Quality Management
• Project Delivery
• Procurement Practices
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Business Acumen
• Analytical Problem-Solving

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Legal

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Director