About the role

Project Coordinator Intern supporting Clark Builders’ major Red Deer Regional Hospital construction project. Assisting Operations teams with scheduling, documentation, coordination, and site activities.

Responsibilities

Support project start-up activities, including tendering and bid evaluations, subcontractor kickoffs, utility and site service applications, permitting, stakeholder communication, quantity take-offs, and project scheduling
Support project execution and document control activities, including RFIs, SIs, Submittals, CRXs, and COs
Support implementation and maintenance of the project QA/QC plan
Facilitate, record, and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items and commitments
Monitor and coordinate trade scopes of work, including tracking productivity, progress, and performance
Assist with on-site problem solving and support the RFI process
Gain exposure to and support basic project accounting activities
Support strong relationships with trade partners, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders
Participate in project planning, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support Project Managers and Superintendents across all aspects of the construction process
Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
Interest in construction, project coordination, and working in a field/site environment
Previous construction, project coordination, or related work experience is considered an asset but is not required
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Familiarity with construction software, processes, or project management tools is considered an asset; prior experience is not required
Must be willing and able to work full-time in Red Deer, Alberta for the duration of the work term
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage deadline-driven tasks in a fast-paced construction setting
Understanding of Lean thinking, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement principles
Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Ability to adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety requirements

4-, 8-, or 12-month work term
Full-time work term
Opportunity to gain exposure to project accounting, construction operations, project coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives
Opportunity to work on a major healthcare construction project
Opportunity to work with the Operations team, Project Managers, Superintendents, trade partners, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders