SBW Looking for Construction Internships at Surrey, BC Full Time

Are you looking for a great intern opportunity to heighten your career? Exciting projects to work on?

SBW has been in operation since 1897! We are looking for great people to join our diverse teams of construction professionals for the summer.

Role: Project Coordinator – Intern

Reports To – Project Manager

Length of Term – June to September (somewhat flexible)

ROLE SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator Internship position has been created to assist new construction professionals build key skills and competencies in areas such as cost control, document control, scheduling, and subtrade coordination. The Project Coordinator – Intern plays an integral role to support and assist the project team in all coordination aspects of the construction process. This role reports directly to the Project Manager and is in frequent communication with key stakeholders such as the subcontractors.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Project Coordination

• Become a great support to the project team, learning to coordinate project budget, scope, and schedule
• Learn skills and venues to collaborate with the entire project team to ensure clear direction and timelines
• Learn how to manage changes (scope, drawings, trades, staff, material, etc.)
• Attend and start to organize site meetings, assisting with preparation and minute distribution
• Become familiar and understand SBW’s operating policies and practices and apply them appropriately
• Shadow Senior Coordinator(s), PM and Superintendent when reviewing project schedule
• Become an expert with SBW and OH&S standards for assigned projects

Document and Quality Control

• Become a star at managing drawings, drawing records and revisions and important documentation using SBW platforms and process
• Assist in organizing Requests for Information (RFI’s), shop drawings, field instructions, site instructions, change orders, QA/QC documentation
• Understand the records management processes for all testing and inspections
• Become familiar with various safety documentation and practices
• Organize and coordinate maintenance manuals at project close out, if necessary

Cost and Project Control

• Shadow and learn the process in managing the cost reporting system for all project components in coordination with the Project Manager and Senior Coordinator(s)
• Asist and become efficient in monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly labour, equipment, material and subtrade costs
• Assist with collection of Subtrade/Supplier invoices and understand the review process shadowing the PM and Senior Coordinator
• Become efficient at monitoring project progress, costs and budgets throughout the project life using Procore
• Assist in compiling change order documentation
• Understand the preparation of material procurement and purchase orders
• Collect time & material sheets when applicable

Subtrade Coordination

• Assist and review subcontracts in conjunction with the Project Manager and Senior Coordinator(s)
• Assist in coordinating of LEED initiatives if necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Fluent communication (verbal and writing) skills
• Proficient problem solving and organization skills
• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Engineering, Construction, or Architectural Technology Program

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint