ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

At Black & McDonald, you're not just an Intern, you're part of the family. Our Internship Program is centrally supported, fully leveraged paid summer employment offering you the chance to bridge theory to practice in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our goal is to provide you with 4 months of engaging, meaningful, and impactful experience that will launch your career in the right direction. 

A few things to look forward to – a structured work plan to guide your learning; a dedicated mentor to offer regular coaching and feedback; online training through Harvard Business School; collaboration with a vast network of Interns across North America; opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our diverse team of over 6000 employees across a network of over 25 offices and countless job-sites.

As an intern, some of your roles and responsibilities may include:

• Participate in maintenance and creation of project documentation (e.g. safety, materials, change orders, quantities, and productivity records)
• Learn to interpret project contract documents and drawings
• Participate in client meetings and interpreting requirements
• Understand the process and details involved with project  scheduling and planning
• Assist with equipment and material sourcing
• Relationship building with subcontractors and suppliers for information and pricing
• Assisting with additional estimating
• Learn how to prepare quantity take-offs supporting the estimating stage of the project lifecycle
• Assist with invoicing and preparing supporting documentation, tracking and request forms
• Participate in activities in both a traditional office setting as well as off-site jobsite
• Any additional opportunities in related projects to solidify the learning experience

This is not a conclusive list and is subject to change depending on department.

REQUIREMENTS

• A great attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Available from May to August, 2020
• MOBILITY (WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF PROVINCE/STATE) IS CONSIDERED A STRONG ASSET
• Completed or pursuing a diploma in a related field. Examples include:
  • Building systems engineering / technician / technologist
  • Civil engineering / technician / technologist
  • Construction engineering technology
  • Construction management
  • Electrical engineering / technician / technologist
  • Estimating
  • Mechanical engineering / technician / technologist
  • Project management
  • Power systems engineering / technician / technologist

APPLICATION PROCESS

This Talent Pool is open to all intern applicants in Utah, USA. Black & McDonald will host over 50 Interns across regional offices/job-sites in Canada and the USA. Each applicant must fill out the questionnaire in order to have their resume directed accordingly. We wish all applicants the best of luck!

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.