Project Assistant Summer Intern - Grande Prairie

• Actively contribute to Volker Stevin Contracting safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment 
• Lead project teams with clear communication, coordination, and follow-ups to achieve goals
• Establish project procedures aligned with contracts and the HSE Manual
• Ensure work meets industry standards, codes, and specifications
• Define and communicate project scope, schedule, and budget to stakeholders
• Oversee project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with goals

• Track progress, address deviations, and meet milestones
• Secure approvals for scope, budget, or schedule changes
• Conduct onsite inspections to assess conditions and risks
• Participate in onsite meetings with clients, stakeholders, and teams
• Organize bid files with supporting estimate information
• Maintainaccuratesupplier, subcontractor, and client contacts
• Foster constructive, solution-oriented client interactions
• Supervise construction to uphold service standards and manage changes
• Support field teams for safe, steady project progression
• Engage in safety culture through training, meetings, and inspections
• Assist Site Foremen and Superintendents in safety meetings and resolutions

How We Make It Count

The Volker Stevin Advantage

Spend your summer building meaningful roads, bridges, and projects that people rely on every day. At Volker Stevin, you’ll work in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and safety. It’s more than a job; it’s an opportunity to try something new and make a difference.

• Earn Good Money: Competitive pay while gaining hands-on experience.
• Learn New Skills: Develop in-demand skills for construction and beyond.
• Be Part of a Team: Work on real projects and see the impact of your efforts.
• No Experience? No Problem: We’llteach you everything you need to know.

 
Our Commitment to You

Connecting People with Progress

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.'

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.