Estimating Intern

FlatironDragados; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FlatironDragados is offering an Estimating Intern program for college students pursuing Civil Engineering or Construction Management. You will support the estimating team by preparing takeoffs and assisting with cost estimates for the assigned construction discipline.

As an intern, you will review drawings and proposals, analyze historical data, and help coordinate with clients and vendors to achieve accurate estimates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Construction Management, or similar program.

Responsibilities

• Aids in reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of estimate.
• Assists in reviewing historical data into unit and person-hour figures.
• Helps prepare discipline estimates by complete takeoff of scope and material quantity calculations.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or others to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Assists with design review options and cost-based recommendations.
• Collaborates to conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit and project teams.
• Researches vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Job description

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.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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

What We Are Looking For

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 work for us

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.