Estimating Engineer Intern: BIM, 4D & Construction

The Christman Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit regions. This internship provides undergraduates hands-on experience with estimating, takeoffs, and collaboration on active projects in commercial construction.

You will read drawings, quantify materials, develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies, and assist the design and planning teams with pricing and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Survey/quantify materials from drawings.
• Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform.
• Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit.
• Estimate interiors.
• Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development/Construction level drawings.
• Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing.
• Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing.
• Make recommendations for software upgrades.
• Make recommendations for database pricing changes.
• Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building.
• Participate in active project site visits. Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort.
• VDC concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize VR/AR technologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

The Christman Company is seeking Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit regions. This internship provides undergraduates hands-on experience with estimating, takeoffs, and collaboration on active projects in commercial construction.

You will read drawings, quantify materials, develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies, and assist the design and planning teams with pricing and supplier coordination.