About the role#
Bird Construction offers internship and co-op opportunities designed to give you ownership of a specific business project. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor and a technical mentor to manage your own responsibilities. These roles focus on current construction projects and are tailored to your term length. This is a full-time, paid position starting in January 2027.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate drawings and manage specific scopes or trades.
- Review trade quotes, verifying material quantities, hours, and rates.
- Participate in project meetings and conduct deficiency walks.
- Update deficiency logs and issue warranties.
- Take progress photos 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.
- Create, update, and maintain project schedules, including graphical schedules.
- Obtain scheduling information from sub-trades and monitor manpower productivity.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Construction program.
- Completion of at least one more semester of education following the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- A sense of urgency and a commitment to achieving goals.
- A collaborative attitude and the ability to work well in changing environments.
- Residency or a valid work permit for Canada.
- A current transcript must be included with your application.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mississauga, Kincardine, and Tiverton, Ontario.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
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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