Building Cost Estimating Intern

Chief Buildings • Grand Island, NE

85d

About The Position

Chief Buildings is seeking a Building Cost Estimating Intern to join the Chief Buildings’ team for the summer of 2025. The intern will use knowledge obtained through college curriculum and will gain first-hand insight of the day-to-day duties of a Cost Estimator at Chief Buildings. The internship provides real world experience that will build a foundation for full-time employment with a metal building manufacturer. It will also broaden the intern’s understanding of how/why metal buildings are commonly used on many commercial projects, and how design professionals in the construction industry interact with metal building manufacturers. This internship will provide a look into many areas of our business and will equip the intern with an understanding of the metal building industry, our company and its culture, and the exciting opportunities that are available at Chief Buildings. The internship will last approximately 10-13 weeks which will be set dependent on the student’s schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related degree program.
• Must be available to work a summer internship in the Chief Buildings office located in Grand Island, Nebraska.
• Sophomore or junior level students given preference, though freshman may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain general knowledge and a working understanding of metal building systems.
• Review plans to create accurate quote confirmation that defines what we are supplying.
• Learn Chief’s in-house quoting and order system and process building estimates and components.
• Maintain quote backlog.
• Read architectural plans and specifications.
• Compare customer sketches to quote requests submitted through our system to identify variances and seek clarification.
• Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them toward the most economical and efficient design.
• Shadow various departments to learn how a metal building moves through the manufacturing process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees