Intern, Construction (8 Month Term)

at  Dream Unlimited

DREAM IS LOOKING FOR AN INTERN, CONSTRUCTION (8 MONTHS)

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community and the Industrial Leasing team at Dream is looking to hire a Construction Intern for a 8-month Co-op, starting in January 2025

WHO ARE YOU?

As the successful candidate you are not afraid to get out of your comfort zone, whether it is taking on new tasks or actively participating and collaborating in our meetings. You have been steadily deepening your knowledge in the field and want to work with a company that has an environment where your knowledge and skills can be applied and developed.
The successful candidate wants to work on something meaningful and work with a team that is innovative, fun, and always challenging the status quo.
We want you on board because you are keen on learning from and working with our dynamic team. In other words, we care about bringing in an entrepreneurial thinker who is looking for opportunities to learn, work hard, and have fun.

WHAT TYPE OF EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS DO YOU HAVE?

In addition to your collaborative mindset, positive attitude and excellent Microsoft Office skills:

• You need to be currently enrolled in an Architecture Undergraduate Program or Engineering, Engineering Technology,
• Having knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project is considered an asset.
• This position will be of interest to a student who sees their career path leading to Project Management, with the goal of ultimately managing a team of design and construction professionals.

We will offer you the opportunity to work in a fast-paced corporate environment in multiple Commercial Buildings. You will gain insight into the design and construction of both new and older office buildings in the downtown Toronto. You will be exposed to highly experienced design and construction teams and will have an opportunity to observe and learn from the best.

You will work under the direction of a Project Manager. The tasks you may be assigned will vary depending on the project and your personal level of initiative, but here are some examples of the things you could be working on:

• Construction Estimating, product researching;
• Document Control;
• Project Scheduling and monitoring;
• Scope definition, Tendering work, and preparing Bid analyses;
• Attend site meetings, document progress, review deliverables, taking minutes, follow up with trades and consultants;
• You will be interacting with consultants, construction managers, and property managers, trades and contractors;
• You will assist with closeout of projects;
• Administration and other tasks as assigned by your supervisor;