Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Construction Management, or similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
Responsibilities
Review proposal specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to help determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
Review historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports and incorporate it into unit and person-hour figures.
Help prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of the scope of work and calculating material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Consult with clients, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Assist with design review options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
Help prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between the pursuit team and project management team.
Research and recommend vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.
Follow published corporate policies and complete additional assignments as directed by management.
Overview
Come intern with us and train with the industry's finest professionals! FlatironDragados' Intern Program provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
As an Estimating Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting. In addition, you will assist the estimating team by assisting in preparing the estimate for assigned construction discipline. In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.
How You Will Make an Impact
Aids in reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to help determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Assists in reviewing historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures
Supports estimating team by helping to prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Assists in calculating material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team
Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals
Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan
Support published corporate policies
Perform additional assignments per management’s direction
Who You Are
Estimating Interns/Co-ops are required to be currently enrolled in a(n) Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
Why Join Our Team
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical