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

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast‑paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts to support the delivery of construction projects in Halifax.

The Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts manages and administers medium‑risk professional services contracts. The incumbent manages contract‑related risks, manages multiple contracts, as required, and provides regular reports to supervisors and the Client Partners. The incumbent manages the contract cost, scope and schedule. In addition, the incumbent monitors submissions and coordinates the review of consultant deliverables to confirm compliance with the contract. The incumbent also manages the Client‑Partner relationship and consultant performance, documents key communications with consultants and keeps Client‑Partner project managers apprised of contract risks and status.

Key and Periodic Activities
Primary

Manage multiple contracts and competing priorities, as required

Provide support to and coordinate work with other service lines. (e.g. on pre‑tender reviews)

Manage risks associated with contracts

Prepare estimates and negotiate costs for additional contract scope

Ensure consultant deliverables comply with contract requirements (e.g. review invoices, statements of work, deliverables)

Carry out quality assurance for contract work and write contract performance reviews

Track and monitor schedule, including all milestone deliverables





Manage the financial aspects of the contract and payment certification

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 risks associated with contracts

Other

Review statements of work for problems related to contract management

Visit construction sites, and coordinate construction‑phase activities and performance with construction coordinators

Ensure consultant work complies with health and safety, industrial security and environmental requirements

Support and/or lead business development activities

Other duties as assigned

Skills
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in qualified services

Estimation of fees for professional services

Construction products and materials

Procurement mechanisms, contract law and consultant bidding process

Design process and typical deliverables (e.g. pre‑design, schematic design, design development, construction documents)

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 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

Apply project, contract and risk management techniques

Development and Leadership

Provides functional advice and guidance to 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

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