Intern Talent Pool – Utilities Construction

Job title: Intern Talent Pool – Utilities Construction

Company: Black & McDonald

Job description: ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

At Black & McDonald, you’re not just an Intern, you’re part of the family. Our Internship Program is centrally supported, fully leveraged paid summer employment offering you the chance to bridge theory to practice in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our goal is to provide you with 4 months of engaging, meaningful, and impactful experience that will launch your career in the right direction.

A few things to look forward to – a structured work plan to guide your learning; a dedicated mentor to offer regular coaching and feedback; online training through Harvard Business School; collaboration with a vast network of Interns across North America; opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our diverse team of over 6000 employees across a network of over 25 offices and countless job-sites.

As an intern, some of your roles and responsibilities may include:

• Participate in maintenance and creation of project documentation (e.g. safety, materials, change orders, quantities, and productivity records)
• Learn to interpret project contract documents and drawings
• Participate in client meetings and interpreting requirements
• Understand the process and details involved with project scheduling and planning
• Assist with equipment and material sourcing
• Relationship building with subcontractors and suppliers for information and pricing
• Assisting with additional estimating
• Learn how to prepare quantity take-offs supporting the estimating stage of the project lifecycle
• Assist with invoicing and preparing supporting documentation, tracking and request forms
• Participate in activities in both a traditional office setting as well as off-site jobsite
• Any additional opportunities in related projects to solidify the learning experience

This is not a conclusive list and is subject to change depending on department.

REQUIREMENTS

• A great attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Available from May to August, 2021
• Mobility (within or outside of Ontario) is considered an asset
• Completed or pursuing a degree or diploma in a related field. Examples include:
• Civil engineering / technician / technologist
• Construction engineering technology
• Construction management
• Electrical engineering / technician / technologist
• Estimating
• Health, Safety, and Environment
• Instrumentation engineering / technician / technologist
• Construction Project management

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Expected salary:

Location: Scarborough, ON

Job date: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:58:43 GMT