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Coordinator, Construction Services

@ Defence Construction Canada

Ontario

4+ years experience
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Overview

Defence Construction Canada is hiring a Coordinator, Construction Services to manage and administer medium-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction. The role handles daily negotiations with contractors and consultants on quality, scope changes and progress claims, within a typical construction site and office setting. The posting states a full benefits package valued at 25 to 30% of salary.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer construction and service contracts
  • Negotiate change orders and resolve contract issues
  • Monitor schedules and quality standards
  • Liaise with Client-Partners, contractors and site teams
  • Manage contract risks and financials

Requirements summary:

  • College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field
  • Four years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of construction, products and materials
  • Project, contract and risk management skills
  • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
  • Certification such as Certified Engineering Technologist (preferred)

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceParental leaveWellness
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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience4+ years
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCertified Engineering Technologist
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Applied science
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance

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Defence Construction Canada

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Full company description

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security Establishment. The Corporation also provides services to Shared Services Canada related to the expansion of the enterprise data centre at Canadian Forces Base Borden. From project needs planning to facility decommissioning, DCC’s work covers a broad spectrum of activities. DCC’s resources are divided among five service lines: •Contract Management Services •Environmental Services •Project and Program Management Services •Real Property Management Services Stay connected @dcc_cdc facebook.com/dcc.cdc

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 350 Albert Street, 19th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Project Management
  • Property Management
Other recorded names
  • Defence Construction Canada
Specialties
  • Construction Services
  • Contract Services
  • Environmental Services
  • Project and Program Management Services
  • and Real Property Management Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1951
SpecialtiesConstruction ServicesContract ServicesEnvironmental ServicesProject and Program Management Servicesand Real Property Management Services
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Job description

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

  • Manage contract financials
  • Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
  • Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
  • Support and/or lead business development activities
  • 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 four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
  • Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist)

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

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

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