Team Leader, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our team.

DCC is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated construction professional to lead the delivery of the following major capital project in Halifax:

• Jetty NB & Karlsen’s Wharf Recapitalization: This project includes the replacement of Jetty NB and Karlsen’s Wharf at HMC Dockyard, CFB Halifax to deliver modernized marine facilities that will support current and future Royal Canadian Navy operations. This is a multi-year, high-value capital project being delivered through a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) approach.

The incumbent will also support and/or lead the development and delivery of other future major capital marine infrastructure initiatives within CFB Halifax.

The Team Leader, Construction Services is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery on complex construction project sites, compliance with service line policies and procedures, and proactive management of contract-related risks. The role includes leading and developing a team of professionals, managing associated human resource responsibilities, and serving as a key point of contact with the Client Partner. The incumbent manages Client-Partner relationships, develops creative solutions, and ensures the team remains focused on collaboration, as well as the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

• Manage and/or oversee a team managing construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and DCC contract management policies and processes.
• Solve complex problems within delegated authority and monitor and control schedules.
• Facilitate contract-related coordination and communications between stakeholders (e.g. contractors, consultants, Client-Partners).
• Promote and manage business development opportunities.
• 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 risk.
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance).

Other

• Contribute to business planning
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, architecture and engineering
• Best practices and trends in financial management and human resources management
• Procurement mechanisms
• Project, contract and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: Preferred assets for this position include experience leading large, complex major capital infrastructure projects; managing high-value construction contracts; delivering marine or waterfront infrastructure projects; experience working on defence or other major federal projects experience working in secure operational environments; and leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for contract administration, risk management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. Certification in applicable field is also considered an asset (e.g. Professional Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist, or Gold Seal Certification).

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques
• Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Lead and manage direct reports
• Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

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 deluxe travel benefit plans