About the role#
Bird Construction is seeking a Student Project Coordinator for an 8-month internship based in Victoria, British Columbia. This position begins in January 2027. You will manage specific areas of responsibility while receiving guidance from a supervisor and technical mentor. The role is full-time and on-site, providing experience on a current construction project.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate drawings and manage specific scopes or 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 verify site conditions against drawings.
- Coordinate and supervise sub-trade work.
- Set up and maintain project record keeping.
- Layout site lines and grades using a total station.
- Monitor manpower productivity and update project schedules.
- Create manual and graphical schedules using information from sub-trades.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Construction program.
- Completion of at least one semester of education following this internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
- A sense of urgency and commitment to achieving goals.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Capacity to operate effectively in environments where change occurs frequently.
- Must be an Ideal Team Player who is hungry, humble, and smart.
- Residency or a valid work permit for Canada.
- A current transcript must be included with your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia.
- Term: Winter 2027 (8 months).
- Pay: $23 to $27 per hour.
- Requirements: You may need to complete a pre-employment medical or drug and alcohol test depending on project requirements.
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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