Precast Estimating Intern
PDM · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
EducationVolunteer
Position Summary
The Estimating Intern will work closely with our estimating management team. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the basics of both disciplines.
Core Values
- Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
- Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
- Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
- Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
- Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
- Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance
Responsibilities and Duties
- Attend weekly sales meeting and take meeting minutes
- Perform quantities take offs
- Learn estimating software and how to utilize
- Understand the long range production schedule and how that ties to sales effort
- Become familiar with "Plan Rooms" and provide bidding opportunities
- Learn the sales order process and perform as necessary
- Understand how to navigate drawings and specs as it relates to our business
- Manage outside vendor pricing efforts
- Perform bid running duties as required
Requirements
- Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office
- Education: Currently a college student pursuing a 4-year degree in a construction or business related field.