Field Coordinator Co-op

Flatiron Construction Corp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp offers an Intern Program in Canada for students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management. You will gain real-world experience on exciting construction projects in North America and learn from industry professionals.

You will assist project Managers and site staff, support QA/QC, review drawings, track quantities, and help update project schedules while participating in daily safety talks and adopting Flatiron’s safety standards on-site.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with expected graduation 2027–2029.
• Willing to accept temporary assignments at multiple locations.
• Experience in construction/engineering environment is an asset.
• Able to access construction sites in varying climates and environments.
• Basic knowledge of construction equipment, drawings, specs and materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is an asset.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, and able to complete tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager, project engineer and site staff in applying construction and engineering principles.
• Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing.
• Support QA/QC with materials testing (concrete, soil, etc).
• Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking conformance to plans.
• Review project drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis.
• Assist with preparing and updating project schedule.
• Support Field Engineers and Superintendents with day-to-day tasks.
• Participate in daily safety toolbox talks and uphold safety policy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization & time mgmt

Safety awareness

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management program

Tools

AutoCAD

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating

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.