New Job Engineering Intern (16 Months) In Ontario

About The Miller Group

The Miller Group, a division of Colas Canada Inc. headquartered in Markham, Ontario is a fully integrated and diversified transportation and infrastructure service provider diversified Canadian company with expertise in services like road and structure construction/rehabilitation, paving, and highway maintenance services. We also excel in manufacturing and transportation of construction materials including several aggregate-based products, cement, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete.

About the Company: Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd., a division of Miller Paving Limited is one of Canada’s largest general contractors headquartered in Markham, Ontario. We are a fully integrated and diversified transportation and infrastructure service provider. Brennan Paving and Construction proudly delivers conventional bid build projects as well as public private partnerships for the MTO and other regional and private clients. Our expertise is based on several years of experience in roads and structures construction and rehabilitation.

Overview of the Role The work assignment will involve several aspects of heavy civil construction including estimating and operations. The work term will be split between the office located at 140 Renfrew drive in Markham assisting the estimating team as well as job sites assisting the project team with the execution of jobs and site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, plans and specifications

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs

• Referencing historical costs and prepare detailed estimates on all components of a project using estimating software

• Solicit and receive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors and coordinate with them for execution of jobs

• Obtain field measurements for preparing quotations

• Track project costs and production rate

• Assist forepersons and superintendents in their daily tasks

• Assist in maintaining compliance with contract requirements and specifications

• Assist in project planning and scheduling

Requirements:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering with a university that allows 16 month co-op

• Ability to work on construction sites while monitoring the crews

• Mathematical aptitude to understand drawings and obtain measurements

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office with ability to learn estimating software

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Good attention to detail and critical thinking skills to recognize and resolve discrepancies

• Ability to work independently and organize activities to meet deadlines valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle and willingness to travel daily as project assignments may change

• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights, as determined by demanding construction schedules