Estimating Intern

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Aid with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Education

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred technical training and related experience.

Work Experience

• 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Subject to Outside Working Conditions

• Working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Team player.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Our Benefits

• Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Eligible for Anthem BlueCross PPO medical plans, with 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• Eligible for Granite’s 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into the 401(k) plan.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

• Member of the S&P 400 Index.
• One of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.
• Invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package.
• Invests in the future of its interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

Pay

• Base Hourly Wage Range: $0.00 - $0.00.
• Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Benefits

• At a Glance: In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• Investment in the future of interns: Granite provides access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where interns are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

• No fees will be paid to any agency that does not have a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
• Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.