Estimating Intern: Learn Preconstruction & Bidding

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility

Sick & Safe Time

KA University Training and Development

Fitness Center

Job summary

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated in Minneapolis is offering an Estimating Internship that provides hands-on exposure to preconstruction activities and the world of cost estimation in commercial construction.

You will work with a mentor and a team to learn estimating processes, read plans, and prepare detailed documents while gaining practical experience in bidding, subcontractor outreach, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year education from an accredited college, or university.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard business computer programs and other job-relevant software.
• Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Preconstruction Manager or Estimator.
• Gain exposure to estimating and preconstruction methods and terminology.
• Participate in the team approach to estimating, bidding, and construction of a project.
• Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedules.
• Demonstrate the ability to assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry.
• Develop and issue Subcontractor Solicitations/ Invitations to Bid.
• Develop an understanding of public bidding requirements vs private/negotiated subcontracting.
• Conduct detailed quantity takeoff across both self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work.
• Participate in and develop an understanding of subcontractor proposal receipt, review/ “Bid Leveling”
• Develop an understanding of how both detailed and conceptual cost estimates are structured and assembled.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

1 year of college education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated in Minneapolis is offering an Estimating Internship that provides hands-on exposure to preconstruction activities and the world of cost estimation in commercial construction.

You will work with a mentor and a team to learn estimating processes, read plans, and prepare detailed documents while gaining practical experience in bidding, subcontractor outreach, and project coordination.