Co-op- Project Coordinator

Turner Construction, located in Toronto is looking for students who can fulfill a 4 month Project or Field Construction Coordinator co-op term beginning in May 2025. The Co-op must be available to work on site with the site team Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The role will involve assisting the Project Manager or Project Superintendent in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, project coordination and lifecycle. The goal of the Co-op Term is to provide the student with hands-on experience in construction operations, with supervised practice either onsite or in the office.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Depending on business need and location, the Intern/Co-Op will be supervised and assigned to work at an active construction project site or in a department located at a main office working in one of our many construction specialties.
- Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
- Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
- Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
- Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
- Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed:

- Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
- Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
- Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
- Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
- Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.
- Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.
- Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.
- Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.
- Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.
- Assist with project close out preparations.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 20.00 - 22.00 annualized.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program; recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
- Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
- Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and comprehend written information
- Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
- Able to work independently, with direction and supervison, and in team environment
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, follow tasks through to completion**:

- Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, abil