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Turner Construction Company

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a college diploma in engineering/architecture or equivalent experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, computer proficiency, and knowledge of scheduling and contract documents.
  • You will ensure safety compliance, support preconstruction activities, manage submittals and change orders, conduct inspections, assist with budget reviews, and prepare project closeout records.

Requirements

  • College diploma with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience, required
  • Internship/Co-op experience in construction, highly desired
  • Basic understanding of scheduling programs, preferred
  • Basic understanding ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
  • Familiar with lean methodology
  • Must have good interpersonal skills with desire to expand construction knowledge and learning
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications

Responsibilities

  • Uphold safety protocols and requirements throughout project.
  • Work with project staff to incorporate safety preplanning into all phases.
  • Participate and support planning and scheduling with lean processes or Last Planner System® (LPS).
  • Attend Preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch.
  • Serve as liaison with Architects, Trades, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other Project Staff and Owner Representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Participate in Preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.
  • Manage submittals and shop drawings, read contract drawings and subcontract information/submittals to assess to ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to job estimate and for conformance to contract specifications, and resolve conflicts in interpretation or escalate as appropriate.
  • Assist in submission of pricing for Change Orders and manage change orders. Prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates for subcontractor changes, and obtain approval from Architect and Owner. Resolve any conflicts, and document issues and changes related to contracts, plans, and drawing specifications.
  • Assist in conducting Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
  • Manage Require on Job (ROJ) Dates with Project Schedule and associated lead times.
  • Review conflicts and submit RFI accordingly with proposed solutions, audit responses, and distribute to required parties.
  • Participate in project budget reviews and clearly understand project estimate.
  • Assist in closeout process. Prepare final records for project such as Requests for Information (RFI’s), closeout records, warranties, As-Builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
  • Prepare Scope of Work (SOW) and Additional Provisions (AP-1) documents for trade partner subcontracts.
  • Manage Project Constraints Log and develop reports, such as Submittal, Change Order and Quality Control logs.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Project Coordinator.

Where is the job location?

The job location is in Toronto, ON, M4C 1M5, Canada.

What is the minimum years of experience required for this role?

There is no minimum years of experience required for this role; it is an entry-level position.

Does this position require travel?

The job description does not specify the need for travel.

What type of job classification is this role?

This role is classified as Regular and Entry level.

What is the educational requirement for this position?

A college diploma with formal engineering or architectural training or equivalent building construction experience is required.

Is internship or co-op experience in construction preferred?

Yes, internship or co-op experience in construction is highly desired.

What software skills are preferred for this position?

A basic understanding of scheduling programs is preferred, as well as proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications.

Is knowledge of lean methodology necessary for this role?

Familiarity with lean methodology is preferred for this role.

What skills are necessary for effective communication in this position?

The position requires professional verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with a desire to expand construction knowledge.

What responsibilities will the Project Coordinator have in regard to safety?

The Project Coordinator will uphold safety protocols and requirements throughout the project and work with project staff to incorporate safety preplanning into all phases.

What type of activities will the Project Coordinator participate in?

The Project Coordinator will participate in preconstruction activities, meetings, quality control inspections, and assist in conducting budget reviews and project close-out processes.

What kind of logs will the Project Coordinator manage?

The Project Coordinator will manage the Project Constraints Log and develop reports, such as Submittal, Change Order, and Quality Control logs.

Is Turner an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of various sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse markets

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services. Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner. Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients. Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.