Field Coordinator Co-op
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Original job description
Work and train with the industry's finest professionals! FlatironDragados's Intern Program provides rewarding work opportunities for students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management. As an Intern with FlatironDragados Canada, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting on some of the most exciting and technically challenging construction projects in North America.
What You Will Be Doing
What We Are Looking For
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist the project manager, project engineer and the site construction staff in the application of principles, methods and techniques of construction and engineering technology.
- Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing.
- Support quality assurance and quality control materials testing (concrete testing, soil testing etc).
- Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications.
- Review project drawings.
- Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency.
- Assist with preparing and updating project schedule.
- Assist Field Engineers and Superintendents with day-to-day tasks.
- Participate in daily safety tool-box-talks and abide by and champion Flatiron’s company’s safety policy across the project.
What We Are Looking For
- Must be currently enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university with an expected graduation date of 2027, 2028 or 2029.
- Must be flexible in assignment location and able to accept work on temporary assignment in various locations.
- Experience in a construction and/or engineering environment is an asset;
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments;
- Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project;
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word);
- Beginner knowledge of AutoCAD and/or HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is an asset;
- Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Responsibilities
Support project managers, engineers, and site staff with construction and engineering tasks, including field evaluation, materials testing, surveying, drawing review, and quality control. Track quantities and productivity, assist with project scheduling and daily field operations, and follow and promote project safety policies.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date of 2027, 2028, or 2029. Candidates must be flexible about assignment locations and able to access construction sites; construction experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and beginner AutoCAD or HCSS Heavy Bid knowledge are assets.
Skills
- Construction Engineering
- Field Coordination
- Construction Methods
- Field Condition Evaluation
- Acceptance Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Concrete Testing
- Soil Testing
- Surveying
- Project Layout
- Drawing Review
- Quantity Tracking
- Productivity Analysis
- Project Scheduling
- Plan Interpretation
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- Provincial Medical Benefits
- Wellness Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Construction Engineering
- Field Coordination
- Project Management
- Project Engineering
- Construction Methods
- Construction Technology
- Field Conditions
- Acceptance Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Concrete Testing
- Soil Testing
- Surveying
- Project Layout
- Construction Drawings
- Project Specifications
- Quantity Tracking
- Productivity Analysis
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Construction Equipment
- Building Materials
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- AutoCAD
- HCSS Heavy Bid
- Construction Safety