Preconstruction Intern

19 hours ago

mayfield heights, ohio, United States The Austin Company Full-time

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Under close supervision, the employee will learn to perform routine aspects of estimating assignments to acquire the basic principles of estimating. Sections of a total project estimate will be delegated to the employee to prepare estimated quantities and costs. This position will usually specialize in a particular discipline (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical or Architectural). Request for costs will be sent to vendors or subcontractors in the local area where construction will be done, and the results will be analyzed and verified with historical data and research.



Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

  • Lean how to ensure accurate quantities of materials needed and the pricing of these materials in a specific discipline and section of a project to realistically predict the cost to construct.
  • Assist in the completion of estimates in a timely fashion to allow adequate review by superiors.
  • Regularly communicate with subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing
  • Gain knowledge of the need to re-evaluate cost estimates throughout the design phase of a project and prepare change orders of items in the Estimator’s discipline to