Working as part of the project management team, the project assistant (student) will assist with the execution of roads and special projects within the City of Calgary and surrounding areas. The project assistant will be involved with the estimation, planning, execution, and administration of the projects and will act as a secondary point of contact for the client.
Project Supervision:
- Assist in and/or develop preliminary construction schedules and other project schedules.
- Read and interpret project plans and specifications to procure materials that match job specifications.
- Supervise construction projects to ensure they follow planned estimates.
- Coordinate the change order process, including pricing, negotiating, and assessing cost and schedule impact, prior to reviewing with the senior estimator or project manager.
- Identify and work to rectify any major discrepancies in projected project costs and construction standards.
- Assist the project manager with issuing and monitoring the progress of tender packages and subcontracts.
- Perform on-site inspections once the project is underway.
- Understand and assist in the planning and execution of work procedures, scheduling, managing, and maintaining projects and budgets.
- Collaborate with operations to coordinate the various phases of construction to prevent delays.
- Measure and/or confirm field measurements for final billing reconciliation.
- Keep an accurate record of all information required to deliver on the project efficiently, produce the necessary reconciled billings up to final product delivery and final invoicing.
Estimating:
- Assess the type of tender, client, and closing date of the tender to determine the prioritization of all tenders.
- Attends pre-bid meetings to fully understand the scope of work for the bid.
- Assists in coordinating and formulating estimates for projects.
- Reviews construction documents, including proposal specifications and drawings.
- Reads construction drawings to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
- Obtains pricing for materials; searches for and analyzes the most cost-effective means and methods of construction.
- Maintain backup files and working documents for all estimated figures, including current, accurate information and costs from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Participate in coordinating the preparation and performance of full detailed quantity takeoff estimates, identifying inherent risks and opportunities.
- Participate in project development activities, including scope definition and clarification, pre-construction planning, control estimate development and delivery.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently working towards a Civil Engineering Degree or Diploma, and will return to school in the fall.
- Other relevant education and heavy construction experience will be considered.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; clean Driver Abstract (as per Company policy).
- Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks.
- Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, and Word)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Please note that this is a summer intern position from May to August, and applicants must be returning to the 2024–2025 school year.
While we appreciate all who have applied, we will only contact those who meet the requirements.
Thank you for your understanding.
About Volker Stevin Contracting
Since 1978 Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd. has been one of the premier civil contractors in the Calgary region. We are a well-established, and highly respected general contractor with a wealth of experience, and expertise in projects ranging from $10,000 to $150,000,000. We take great pride in delivering top quality projects on time, and on budget. As one of the larger local contractors, we have the personnel, resources, and equipment to ensure timely delivery of the projects to which we commit. Our resource pool offers us approximately 800 employees, from general laborers to the most highly skilled equipment operators, foremen, superintendents, and project managers, all within the City of Calgary and area.Apply now for Project Assistant (Summer Student)
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