Project Assistant Co-op/summer Student

1 week ago


Kingston, Ontario, Canada R.W. Tomlinson Limited Full time

Founded in 1952, Tomlinson is a family owned and operated business that has grown from a one single-axle dump truck to
Eastern Canada's leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services.


R.W.

Tomlinson is seeking to hire a student from May to August or May to December 2023 for our Infrastructure Team in Kingston.

This would be a full-time position working in the office and in the field.

Location:
Kingston, ON

What will you do?

  • From an Estimating & Project Coordination point of view, you will gain exposure to the following areas of work:
  • Road Building and Grading
  • Heavy Civil/Structures
  • Sewer and Watermain
  • Understand & utilize Tomlinson's takeoff & estimating software.
  • Assist estimating team with reviewing bid requests (RFP, RFQ, RFT) and developing bid strategies.
  • Perform quantity surveys and review with lead Estimator or Chief Estimator.
  • Assist lead Estimator in solicitation for subtrade and supplier pricing.
  • Proudly support the Tomlinson team in growing and maintaining relationships with trade partners, consultants & clients.
  • Measure and calculate quantities as constructed in the field to review with project team for payment.
  • Assist Project Coordinators in updating drawings & specifications.
  • Documenting & reporting of quality control, production, and safety records alongside the project team.
  • Assist Project Coordinators in developing and maintaining the quality control, traffic control, and environmental plans.
  • Available for a 4 or 8month coop term
  • Has a Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Able to work from Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm
  • Able to work in both office & construction site settings
  • Currently enrolled in your second or third year of a constructionrelated program
  • Strong advocate of Tomlinson's core values
  • Driven and motivated to make an impact in the construction industry
  • Able to work independently with a bias towards action
  • Able to adapt and think systematically conceptualize and problemsolve complex and detailed issues
  • Able to effectively communicate in various environments

Where can you go from here?
At Tomlinson, we believe in attracting, developing, and retaining the best people. This applies to all employees, including students.

We play an active role helping you define your career plan and develop the skills you need to get there.


Past Coop Student Testimony:

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TOMLINSON OFFERS:

  • Competitive wages
  • Bonus programs
  • Employer paid health and dental benefits
  • Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits program
  • Familyoriented team environment
  • Employee discounts and other rewards programs

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