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Job Description:
Intern-Student / Bridges and Structures
Parsons, as part of the Marigold Infrastructure Partners* (MIP), has a Co-Op opportunity providing support to our MIP Construction Team- Buildings and Structures for the Edmonton Valley Line West (EVLW) LRT.
The duties will be varied and will focus on tasks/activities required to meet our needs and environmental, safety and design compliance obligations.
Individuals with excellent attention to detail, comfortable with moderate levels of repetitive administrative tasks, and strong communication and interpersonal skills will excel in this role. Site office-based position. Previous construction site experience preferred.
Candidates should be physically able to negotiate terrain on active construction sites
STUDENT OPPORTUNITY : 4 month term, commencing May 2024, located in Edmonton, Alberta
Specific responsibilities are listed below.
HOURS OF WORK: Our business hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the student may be required to work overtime hours, including weekend and evening availability as needed, to participate in the completion of a monitoring task.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Field Coordinators, Foremen, and Superintendents with day-to-day construction coordination activities as required
Compile Daily Site Reports as contemporary records of work completed, issues encountered, and labour and equipment usage for the task on site.
Assist Field Coordinators coordinate and attend direct and independent testing and inspections as required, in conjunction with Field Coordinator, Quality Coordinator, and/or third-party agency (e.g., concrete surface preparation, rebar inspections, formwork inspections, post-pour inspections, etc.)
Assist Field Coordinators coordinate all survey needs as required, including layout, grade, plumbness checks, pre-pour survey checks, post-pour as-builts, etc.
Assist Field Coordinators coordinate inspection, testing, submittal of documentation and completion of quality checklists as part of the Inspection and Test Plans.
Identify issues on site, and compile and submit Site Queries as required to the Engineer of Record.
Assist Field Coordinators coordinate concrete placements as required by issuing pour notifications (minimum 48 hours notice), scheduling concrete pumps as required, scheduling concrete and concrete testers.
Maintain daily log of ready-mix concrete (by mix), operated hourly crane and concrete pump usage, dump trucks, etc.
Complete quantity takeoffs and maintain an up-to-date record of quantities for progress tracking purposes.
Proactively identify any deficiencies and ensure Non-Conformance Reports are promptly submitted by the Field Coordinator.
Ensure any Non-Conformances are promptly rectified in accordance with the approved corrective action plan.
Maintain electronic set of as-built drawings for operation assigned.
Ensure files are kept up-to-date and maintain on the SharePoint filing system
Other duties as assigned.
Other administrative duties as required.
Must be self-motivated and work well with minimum or no direct supervision.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset.
Class 5 DL (GDL acceptable)
Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
Thrive on a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
EVLW
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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