BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.
With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.
In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts.
Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU
We are committed to developing the next generation of construction professionals by combining academic support with hands on experience. As an Intern or Co-op, you will gain meaningful experience that supports your goals and career development and may be eligible for educational credit, where applicable. This work term also includes:
- access to practical tools and resources
including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear,
- paid statutory holidays,
- Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the
summer months on Fridays where applicable),
- invitations to participate in company events
and activities,
- and CA$21 to CA$25 per hour, depending on
academic year and prior experience.
THE PROJECT / FIELD COORDINATOR CO-OP / INTERN OPPOURTUNITY
Turner Construction’s Toronto
office is currently seeking students, recent graduates, or individuals
interested in a 4- or 8- month Project / Field Coordinator Co-Op/Intern
opportunity for Winter 2027. This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday, 40
hours per week) that offers hands-on experience on-site at an active
construction project.
The Project / Field Coordinator Co-Op/Intern assists with the day-to-day activities involved in the development and execution of a construction project. Under the supervision of a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in areas such as construction management, business and financial operations, project safety protocols, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and overall project lifecycle support.
As a Project / Field
Coordinator Co-Op/Intern, you will:
- Support
project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file
management, document control, and progress reporting.
- Comprehend
and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
- Provide
progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about
construction management.
- Relate
and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
- Maintain
professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and
subcontractors.
- Participate
in training, meetings, and orientation.
- Comply
with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
- Other
activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Depending on the assignment, you may engage in the following activities as longer-term placements may offer
deeper involvement and broader exposure to various aspects of the role:
- Assist
with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer,
Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
- Assist
with collection and review of information and approvals for processing
shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Assist
with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements
to appropriate parties.
- Assist
with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.
- Assist
with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as
directed to Architects, Engineers,
- vendors, and subcontractors in
connection with performing their assigned trades.
- Assist
with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track
job schedules.
- Assist
with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as
directed.
- Assist
with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using
either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing
details necessary to complete project.
- Request
and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to
assemble proposals for delivery system.
- Assist
with project close out preparations.
Is this the right role for
you:
- Enrolled
and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or
enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to
Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field
of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience
- Must be
18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
- Desire
to work in construction management and to learn about construction
industry
- Commitment
to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
- Demonstrate
interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other
community involvement
Professional
and clear verbal and written communication skills, in English language
required
HOW TO START YOUR
JOURNEY WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
We’re always looking for
talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate
about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for
you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume
and cover letter.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances, and performs work at on-site construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work at construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
