Construction Estimating Intern - Summer 2022 - The Garrett Companies

Description

The Preconstruction Intern works in unison with the Preconstruction Team to review, document, understand, and deliver buildable plan sets that are within established budgets. The Preconstruction Intern assists with multiple projects by studying plans, performing on-screen takeoffs, quantifying materials and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

Major Objectives:

• Understand the role Preconstruction provides as a critical link between the Development and Construction teams.
• Ensure all plans meet the intent of Development and verify the project is constructible.
• Assist with tracking plans throughout the entire process.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors for their assigned projects.
• Ability to become proficient in Bluebeam.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform plan quantity take offs and provide accurate documentation.
• Use quantity takeoffs and past cost data to develop initial budgets.
• Assist in bid process, subcontractor coordination, and other related activities.
• Understand Garrett Standards and inspect plan sheets to ensure they are being achieved.
• Support Preconstruction Team with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Multitasking while remaining detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team of professionals.

Required Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in construction, construction management, or construction technology.
• Must have a current GPA of 3.0 or above (transcript required).

Prerequisites (these are the most important items):

• Positive attitude.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Relentless problem solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Must understand the difference between causation and correlation.
• Like our entire team, you must be a “broom pusher.”. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels, and we expect the same from our interns.