Project Coordinator

Description:

This summer, from June to August, the Project Coordinator Intern will learn how to coordinate the building process of either a concrete high-rise, wood frame, or institutional construction project at one of our Greater Vancouver sites. Shadowing a Project Manager, the Project Coordinator Intern will learn all aspects of documentation control such as on-line document and drawing management, project scheduling, contract administration, package tendering, RFI’s, S.I.’s, suite changes, procurement process and material controls. During this internship, you will have the opportunity to see the construction site from the site trailer and observe the excitement and challenges of the building process firsthand. You will learn how to:

• Communicate and document crucial project details to a team of subcontractors, clients, owners, architects, and other important project stakeholders
• Champion and influence the importance of site safety to all field staff and trade partners;
• Prepare project progress, data and productivity reports to senior management and clients;
• Organize all general and technical specifications, drawings and other construction documentation.

What you Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, diploma or degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field;
• Strong communication; confidence and ability to communicate with all levels of management;
• A strong work ethic - eager to learn, resourceful, and committed;
• Interest and willingness to work on-site;
• Academic experience in Procore, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam and other construction related software;
• Some construction exposure, especially on-site, will be considered an asset.