Virtual Construction Student

PCL Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Virtual Construction Student in Vancouver to assist in preparing site plans, scheduling, and BIM software tasks. Candidates should have a strong desire to work in construction with good AutoCAD knowledge. This internship offers a competitive pay range of $19.88 - $24.38 and a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Prior field construction experience is an asset.
• Application of various computer software programs is required.
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Sketch site plans using a JPG underlay in AutoCAD.
• Develop construction schedules and site layout documents.
• Create job report binder for the supervisor.

Skills

Strong desire to work in a construction environment

Good working knowledge of AutoCAD

Familiarity with BIM software

Tools

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Revit

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We\'re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That\'s why we\'re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what\'s next in our industry.

We\'re also looking at what\'s next for you and how we can help you build a career you\'re proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking a Virtual Construction Student for our BC Region district, within our Canadian Buildings Division that is available for 4-12 months starting in January 2026. This position will be under the direct supervisor of the Manager, Integrated Construction Technology.

Responsibilities

• Sketching site plans using a JPG underlay (raster image) in AutoCAD
• Key planning development for construction schedules and site layout documents which can include: site safety, site access, site trailers, temporary electricity, hoist access, crane swing, demolition etc.
• Tower crane and man/material hoist working drawings including plans, elevations and sections
• Formatting plot styles and various AutoCAD settings for desired design effects
• Creating a job report binder for their supervisor that requires immediate updates when available
• Creating new work order forms
• Becoming familiar with building information modeling (BIM) software such as Autodesk, NavisWorks, ArchiCAD/Constructor, Revit, 3D Studio Max, Sketchup etc; and
• Becoming familiar with scheduling programs Navisworks and SureTrak.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.

Pay Range: $19.88 - $24.38

PCL Student wages are determined individually for each student based on the number of completed school terms, relevant work terms, kind of role and work location.

Next Step: Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you\'ll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let\'s get started!

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

Primary Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job: Virtual Construction Student

Requisition: 9727