Field Coordinator Co-op

FlatironDragados; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados Canada offers an Intern Program for Civil Engineering and Construction Management students. You will gain hands-on experience on North America's most challenging construction projects, supporting field staff, scheduling, QA/QC, surveys and documentation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in related programs with graduation dates in 2027–2029, flexible to work at multiple sites, and proficient in MS Office; beginner AutoCAD/HCSS skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program with an expected graduation date of 2027, 2028 or 2029.
• Ability to work in multiple locations on temporary assignments.
• Experience in a construction/engineering environment is an asset.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, drawings and specifications, materials and standards.
• 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, motivation and willingness to complete tasks accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager, project engineer and site staff in applying construction and engineering principles and techniques.
• Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities (concrete and soil testing).
• Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking work against plans and specifications.
• Review project drawings and perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis.
• Assist in preparing and updating the project schedule and day-to-day field tasks.
• Participate in daily safety tool-box talks and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Communication

Location flexibility

Industry experience

MS Office

AutoCAD

HCSS Heavy Bid

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management student

Tools

AutoCAD

HCSS Heavy Bid

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

You will be required to quickly learn the workings of the entire project, including plan interpretation, project specifications, project cost control knowledge and the overall construction schedule. In performing any number of these tasks, you will actively support published corporate policies and set a productive and consistent work example.

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.

Please note for field assignments, pre-access drug and alcohol test may be required.

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

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.