Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent field from a four-year college.
Strong mathematics abilities.
Proficiency in relevant software, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to read construction plans and blueprints.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Review plans and specifications and complete quantity takeoffs for assigned scopes of work.
Solicit quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for indicative or firm pricing as needed.
Prepare project understanding maps and other exhibits for estimating coordination, on paper and using programs such as Bluebeam and Google Earth.
Assist with analyzing data and monitoring budgets and prices using HSCC HeavyBid.
Assist with reviewing and accessing cost estimates.
Assist with identifying labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and related documents.
Assist with conducting risk assessments.
Attend and participate in estimate coordination meetings and provide detailed meeting minutes.
The Estimating Intern works closely with the Estimating Dept to draw up estimates to determine the overall cost or a new or existing construction project. This will include creating a list of all needed materials and costs and labor associated.
Location: Various locations nationwide
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Review plans and specifications and complete quantity takeoffs for assigned scopes of work
Solicit quotes from subcontractors, vendors and suppliers for indicative or firm pricing as needed
Prepare project understanding maps and other exhibits for estimating coordination on paper and using programs such as Bluebeam and Google Earth
Assist with analyzing data, monitoring budgets and prices using HSCC HeavyBid
Assist with reviewing and accessing cost estimates
Assist with identifying labor, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints and any related documents
Assist with conducting risk assessments
Attend and participate in estimate coordination meetings and provide detailed meeting minutes
Education & Experience
Pursuit of Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent from four-year college
Strong mathematics abilities
Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suites especially Excel
Ability to read construction plans/blueprints
Strong attention to detail
Excellent presentation and communication skills both verbally and written
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to read and interpret technical documents
DIVERSITY
We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.