We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity 

We have an opportunity for a Construction Administration / Field Services Co-op Student (4-Month Term) to join our Red Deer Transportation group. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a strong and collaborative team of industry leading professionals. We take pride in providing opportunity for professional growth and offer a unique constructive environment where you are able to see the efforts of your work take tangible shape in the roadways and infrastructure that we drive on, walk on, bike on, and use in our day to day lives. 

As a Coop Student, you will be working on municipal infrastructure projects on our Construction Administration Team, as part of our Transportation Business Centre. Though there will opportunities to work with our roadway design team and Community Development team working out of Red Deer. The primary responsibilities for this role are varied; however generally involve the observation, recording and reporting of construction activities for compliance with standard specifications and design intent in Central Alberta. 

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be working within project teams and will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Review and interpretation of approved engineering drawings. Review and cross reference of construction grade sheets for issuance to contractors. Observation of infrastructure installation for compliance with specification. Daily on-site construction coordination, including liaison with contractors, City of Red Deer / other Municipalities staff, geotechnical consultants and construction surveyors, as well as other specialized consultants. Recording of all daily activity on construction projects, including material used, daily labour, equipment and site progress. Review, coordination and implementation of erosion and sediment controls on active work sites. Preparation of cost analysis and recommendations of costs for senior staff consideration with respect to erosion and sediment control projects. Meet, review and report to the project team on construction status, issues and concerns. Actively participate in the implementation of safety controls and promotion of safety in the workplace. Support with drawing preparations for various civil improvements, technical reports, and cost estimation preparation. Candidates must be prepared to work extended hours and weekends.  Your Capabilities and Credentials Very attentive to details and well organized. Ability to work with others on large projects and committed to teamwork, in a very fast paced and dynamic work environment.  Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation. Effective written and verbal communication skills. The ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs is a requirement for this position. Education and Experience  Enrolled in a civil engineering technologist, municipal design or project management / construction project management program or registered in an engineering undergraduate program, preferably with a Civil Engineering major, in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of their program. A valid driver’s license (upgraded to full class 5 driver’s license, no GDL), and reliable vehicle available for use.

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include long days (12 hours), with last minute schedule changes and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

 

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