Civil Construction Intern - Earthwork

About the role

The Civil Construction Internship provides students interested in pursuing a Project Manager/Estimator career track the opportunity to learn the role. Consideration for full-time employment is contingent on completion of the program, quality of work produced, the amount of interest displayed by the intern, and business need.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
• Reviews jobsites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
• Completes accurate takeoffs utilizing software. Also performs hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project.
• Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
• Solicits quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers. Keeps DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid.
• Constructs bids by adding activities (work to be completed), crews and equipment, adjusting production rates.
• Prints out bid proposals and creates proposal.
• Reviews bid with estimator or project manager.
• Observes the change order process.
• Attends project meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year education working toward completion of bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar discipline.
• At least 1 summer of construction work experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
• Ability to read, comprehend and act on simple instructions.
• Ability to respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.

What Will Set You Apart

• Prior experience using Familiarity with construction takeoff, bidding, and/or estimating software is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Requires 8 to 10-hour hour workdays, Monday – Friday.
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+.
• The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in on office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, attend off-site meetings, and lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• The employee occasionally may encounter high noise levels, but hearing protection is provided/required.
• The employee frequently works alone and with others.
• The employee is frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment.
• The employee occasionally may be exposed to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, dust, pressurized equipment.
• The employee occasionally may be exposed to environmental conditions, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.

Benefits

Veit is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, including vet/disability.