Colas
Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Subsidiary: The Miller Group
The work assignment will involve many aspects of Civil Construction and/or Road Construction and Paving operations. During the work term, the candidate will be on a construction project assisting the Project Management Team. The work experience and projects assigned will vary depending on the candidate’s ability and the scope of the job.
• Coordinate subcontractor and suppliers
• Track project costs and productions
• Assist foreman and superintendents in their daily tasks
• Assist in project planning and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and specifications
• Assist with the preparation of thorough, accurate and timely estimates
• Assist with the preparation and submission of bid documents and the development of clear written proposals and correspondence
• Working towards a Civil Engineering Degree (1st or 2nd year preferred)
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office, MS Project and bidding software)
• Knowledge of construction, with ability to read plans and specifications
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal specifications and practices including understanding of contract language
• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills/time management skills
• Extensive travel required; must hold a minimum valid class 7.2 or class 5 driver’s licence
• Good understanding of budgets, costing and time tracking
• Willing to work flexible hours determined by demanding construction schedules, including nights and/or weekends
• Ability to travel extensively with extended stays away from home
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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