Student Project Coordinator

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Mississauga is seeking a Student Project Coordinator for a 4-8 month internship starting in January 2026. The role involves coordinating project elements and ensuring smooth operations on construction sites. Ideal candidates are engineering students with strong organizational and communication skills, who have a passion for learning and collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant engineering program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
• Strong commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate drawings and manage project-specific scopes.
• Conduct deficiency walks and maintain deficiency logs.
• Update project schedules and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Adaptability

Education

Enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering programs

Job description

Overview

Student Project Coordinator

Where Greatness Grows – Bird Construction is a leader in Canadian construction with a legacy of over 100 years. We build infrastructure, energy, and resources that power communities and shape Canada’s skylines. We are a diverse team of more than 5,000 professionals who support each other to unlock potential and achieve goals.

Bird is a place to build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. We are looking for talented students who want to redefine their story and contribute to our projects.

What You’ll Be Working On

Our internships and co-ops provide a business-relevant project that allows you to independently manage your own area of responsibility with support from a Supervisor and Technical Mentor. Projects are scoped to your term and typically focus on a current construction project. The position is for a 4-8 month co-op starting in January 2026 and is based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Coordinate drawings and work-specific scope/trades.

• Review trade quotes, verify material quantities, hours, and rates.

• Participate in project meetings.

• Conduct deficiency walks and update deficiency logs.

• Issue warranties.

• Take and coordinate progress photos.

• Update field drawings and produce as-built drawings.

• Field Coordination: Perform quantity takeoffs.

• Coordinate sub-trade work.

• Verify site conditions and coordinate with drawings.

• Supervise sub-trade work.

• Set up and maintain record keeping.

• Layout site lines and grades using total station.

• Scheduling: Update project schedules and create/maintain schedules. Obtain scheduling information from sub-trades. Create and maintain graphical scheduling. Monitor manpower productivity.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by the Student Project Coordinator. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties, and it may vary depending on assignment. Bird may modify or add to the job duties and qualifications as needed.

Who We Need on Our Team

• You are currently enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering programs.

• You will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship and possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently.

• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships.

• Exemplify the Ideal Team Player – Hungry, Humble, Smart.

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.

• Residency or a valid work permit to work for Bird Construction or one of our wholly owned subsidiaries.

• If selected for a role with client-specific requirements, you may be required to complete a pre-employment Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug testing.

• All applications must include a current transcript.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $40,60 - $62,400 annually.

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.