Construction Coordinator

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**The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington**

**Planning and Infrastructure Services requires a**

**Construction Coordinator**

**We are an equal opportunity employer**

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.

**Who we are**

Clarington is one of eight lower tier municipalities in Durham Region. With a population of 107,000 people and growing, Clarington is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area and offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm. The corporation is made up of five departments that report through to the Chief Administrative Officer.

The Municipality of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting, retaining, and providing support and opportunity to reach career ambitions; creating an innovative environment for people to thrive; and we value work life balance creating an environment for flexibility.

Clarington promotes a culture of corporate excellence that is built on the core values of accountability, integrity, and respect. These values will guide the Municipality as it works to enhance the quality of life in our community. They define what we stand for, how we do our jobs, how we treat one another and how we serve the people of Clarington.

**What the role entails**

The Construction Coordinator is responsible for the completion of activities associated with the contract administration, coordination and construction inspection of various capital works projects and maintenance programs.

**Responsibilities**

The following responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

- Assisting with the preparation and review of contract tender and quotation documents.
- Monitoring and evaluating the work of contractors and consultants on projects such as pavement rehabilitation, roadside protection, road reconstruction, trail construction, street lighting, parks upgrades, sidewalk replacements and stormwater management pond maintenance.
- Conducting field investigations and coordinating the testing of materials to ensure quality, quantity and compliance with contract requirements including environmental and safety.
- Completing measurements and performing administrative work such as correspondence instructions, notices, payment calculations, payment reports and certificates and change orders.
- Reviewing and approving shop drawings to ensure compliance with contract specifications and drawings.
- Assisting in the scheduling and management of all inspection efforts for the Municipality’s construction projects including internal inspection staff and external consultants as required.
- Assisting in the procurement of external inspection and material testing services.
- Preparing construction cost estimates for future annual Capital and Operating budgets.
- Conducting general investigations in response to complaints and inquiries from the public, other Municipal Departments and Council in an efficient and professional manner.
- Reviewing engineering designs and providing written recommendations and expertise to ensure compliance with general engineering principles, construction practices, Municipal policies, procedures and by-laws and applicable Provincial legislation.
- Attending and leading construction and design meetings and providing guidance to contractors, consultants, agencies and authorities on issues relating to construction or design including preparation of agendas and meeting minutes.
- Providing mediation and negotiation when conflicts arise, ensuring appropriate decisions are reached on behalf of the Municipality.
- Coordinating as-built measurements and drawings to ensure that all data is inventoried with Infrastructure Management.
- Issue substantial completion, manage and track holdback releases and deficiencies for construction contracts.
- Ensuring continuous improvement by reviewing best practices, standards, design guidelines, investigating and identifying alternative / innovative service delivery methods.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education and experience to the satisfaction of the Manager of Infrastructure.
- Accreditation with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists as a Certified Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent.
- A minimum of five (5) consecutive years experience in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of construction practices and materials related to road and sewer construction.
- Knowledge and experience with the management of excess soil in accordance