Preconstruction Intern - Summer 2024 - 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, and quantifying materials and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• 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 the procurement of subcontractors for their assigned projects.
• Ability to become proficient in Bluebeam.

• Perform plan quantity take-offs and provide accurate documentation.
• Use quantity takeoffs and past cost data to develop initial budgets.
• Assist in the 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

• 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.

• 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.
• Experience with marketing, public speaking, and presentations is a plus.
• Positive attitude.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Will never claim the work of others as their own.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
• We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.