Co-op Student

Jacob Bros Construction; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized Canadian General Contractor is seeking Civil Project Co-op candidates in Surrey. The role offers hands-on training in project coordination, focusing on civil construction projects. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant undergraduate programs and will be involved in various tasks including production tracking and client relationship management. This position provides significant career development opportunities and exposure to diverse projects.

Benefits

Opportunities for full-time employment after graduation

Access to gym and personal trainer

Career development across various job categories

Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Track production and prepare field reports.
• Prepare change orders.
• Maintain project files and records.
• Attend site meetings and record minutes.
• Assist with drawings, estimating, scheduling, and surveying.

Skills

Project control software experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management program

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Jacob Bros offers Civil Project Co-ops hands-on experience and training to prepare you for a career as a Project Coordinator or Manager in the civil construction industry.

You will work on project sites in areas such as roads and highways, infrastructure, excavation, and underground utilities. Responsibilities include production tracking, scheduling, cost report management, change order preparation, inventory management, estimation, and surveying.

To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and planning to return to your studies after the Co-op.

Responsibilities :

• Track production and prepare field reports
• Prepare change orders
• Maintain project files and records
• Attend site meetings and record minutes
• Process charts, graphs, drawings, and proposals
• Assist with drawings, estimating, scheduling, and surveying
• Conduct inventory checks and cost analyses
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related post-secondary program
• Experience with project control software like AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Why Jacob Bros?

• Opportunities for full-time employment after graduation
• Learn the fundamentals of Project Management alongside passionate builders
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio
• Career development across various job categories, project types, and locations in BC
• Access to our new 50,000 sq ft office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with gym and personal trainer

About Jacob Bros :

Jacob Bros is a mid-sized Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and building construction. We self-perform much of our work to control schedule, quality, and cost. Our principals are actively involved in daily operations, and we maintain a large fleet of modern equipment, reinvesting continually to meet project demands. Our offices are in Surrey, BC, with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.

We appreciate your interest in joining Jacob Bros. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.