Estimating Intern

SPC Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k)/RRSP

Job summary

FlatironDragados offers an Estimating Intern program for civil engineering and construction management students. You will assist the estimating team with takeoffs, material quantities, and cost analysis while learning industry practices.

As an intern, you will review drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and project managers to deliver accurate estimates and support design options. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering or Construction Management program.
• Interest in estimating and construction management and learning takeoff processes.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications and extract quantities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to help determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Assist in reviewing historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures
• Support estimating team by helping to prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Assist in calculating material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Assist with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Partner 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

Skills

Reviewing specs & drawings

Takeoff and quantity estimation

Cost analysis

Vendor communication

Education

Engineering/Construction Management program

Job description

Overview

Come intern with usand 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
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Salary Max

USD $26.00/Hr.