About the role#
Bird Construction is hiring a Student Project Coordinator for a co-op term starting in January 2027. This position is based in Ottawa and lasts for 4 or 8 months. You will manage specific areas of responsibility while receiving guidance from a supervisor and a technical mentor.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate drawings and work for specific scopes and trades.
- Review trade quotes to verify material quantities, hours, and rates.
- Participate in project meetings and conduct deficiency walks.
- Update deficiency logs, issue warranties, and manage progress photos.
- Update field drawings and produce as-built drawings.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and coordinate sub-trade work.
- Verify site conditions and supervise sub-trade activities.
- Set up and maintain project record keeping.
- Layout site lines and grades using a total station.
- Create and update project schedules, including manual and graphical schedules.
- Obtain scheduling information from sub-trades and monitor manpower productivity.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Bird Construction
Bird Construction is a Canadian company that provides construction and maintenance services. It operates across industrial, infrastructure, and building markets. The firm handles projects ranging from new construction and retrofits to industrial maintenance and mine support. It employs over 3,600 people and maintains offices in major geographic markets across Canada.
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