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Estimating Intern

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, MI, United States The Christman Company Full time

The Christman Company

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in. From training and mentoring, to daily job responsibilities, and networking events, our internship program thoroughly prepares students for a career in the industry

Internship Job Summary

The Christman Company is looking for Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program As a valued member of our preconstruction team, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience to develop project planning skills -- from estimating, value generation techniques, and learning technology applications that support efficient delivery of construction projects.

This internship will provide you with a great opportunity to play a significant role on a construction project in a preconstruction capacity role team while also interfacing with our Operations team. The internship will offer opportunities to support team members and bring value by recognizing challenges early and planning ahead for important project activities.

What You Will Do:

As an Estimating Engineer Intern, you play a crucial part in supporting the preconstruction team. Primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

  • 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, plumbing systems, 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.

  • Virtual Design & Construction (BIM) concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies

What You Bring to the Team:

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field of study.

  • Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.

  • 3.0 GPA or above.

  • Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.

Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.