Internship – Project Manager (Building) – Winter 2027

EBC Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

EBC Inc. offers a cooperative internship across Canada, supporting a growing construction company. The program emphasizes health, wellness, and professional development as you join a dynamic team on diverse projects.

You will report to civil project sites in Ontario and the Mississauga corporate office, assisting the Project Management Team with planning, negotiations, and scheduling while developing design and estimation skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in engineering or construction means and methods.
• A driver’s license and/or ability to travel may be required.
• Must be able to work onsite daily.
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor works daily through the technical and administrative tasks assigned to you.
• Plan and oversee works coordination with foremen, surveyors, superintendents, engineers, project managers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and follow up on technical issues in plans and specifications.
• Prepare, monitor, analyze and manage subcontractor files.
• Contribute to contract negotiations when necessary.
• Contribute to project scheduling.
• Obtain permits and authorizations required to carry out works.
• Plan and check material orders as needed.
• Assist, review and communicate technical questions and change requests to the customer representative and follow-up when required.
• Plan, supervise and contribute to the development of appropriate construction methods and processes per contractual requirements, while respecting current health and safety requirements.
• Participate in site meetings with various project stakeholders.
• Follow up and manage deficiencies at the end of the project (if applicable).
• Complete quantity takeoffs from project specifications and drawings, and ultimately provide cost estimates for various scopes of work.

Skills

Versatile

Adaptable

Fast learner

Teamwork

Job description

Working at EBC means joining a growing construction company, on projects across Canada, in diverse and stimulating sectors. It also means working for a company that cares about the health and well-being of its employees and offers various programs and initiatives that promote wellness. At EBC, you will benefit from exciting professional development opportunities.

During your Co-op, you will be involved in various project management duties. You will assist a Project Management Team in various tasks pertaining to the job site, including planning, organizing, and supporting project execution works; from negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to providing support with work methods. You will also develop and suggest improvements to design standards, advise, and solve complex design and engineering issues on site. This co-op opportunity aims to provide exposure to construction estimation, onsite project management and temporary works engineering/review. Candidates will be required to report to various civil project sites in Ontario, along with the EBC Mississauga Corporate Office.

Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well-being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.

Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Monitor works daily through the technical and administrative tasks assigned to you.
• Plan and oversee works coordination with foremen, surveyors, superintendents, engineers, project managers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and follow up on technical issues in plans and specifications.
• Prepare, monitor, analyze and manage subcontractor files.
• Contribute to contract negotiations when necessary.
• Contribute to project scheduling.
• Obtain permits and authorizations required to carry out works.
• Plan and check material orders as needed.
• Assist, review and communicate technical questions and change requests to the customer representative and follow-up when required.
• Plan, supervise and contribute to the development of appropriate construction methods and processes per contractual requirements, while respecting current health and safety requirements. This can include the review and design of temporary construction engineering.
• Participate in site meetings with various project stakeholders.
• Follow up and manage deficiencies at the end of the project (if applicable).
• Complete quantity takeoffs from project specifications and drawings, and ultimately provide cost estimates for various scopes of work.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in engineering or construction means and methods ( asset) .
• A d river’s license and/or ability to travel may be required in some cases.
• Must be able to work onsite daily;
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.

Skills and attitudes required

• Is v ersatil e and adaptable .
• Is a f ast learner.
• Possesses strong teamwork skills.

Conditions offered by EBC

An internship at EBC means:

• You will work on larger-than-life construction projects;
• There will be countless opportunities to work on projects across Canada and experience exceptional professional successes;
• Your colleagues are generous with their time and knowledge;
• Your coworkers are passionate about their job;
• The perfect opportunity to enter the workforce;
• An advantageous salary and opportunities to work remotely;
• The possibility of securing a job at EBC upon graduation;

In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

EBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“EBC”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“Agencies”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency.