Estimating Intern

Chief • Grand Island, NE

7d

About The Position

The Estimating Intern gains first-hand insight into the day-to-day duties of a Cost Estimator at Chief Buildings. The internship provides experience intended to build a foundation for full-time employment with a metal building manufacturer. It broadens the intern’s understanding of how and why metal buildings are used on commercial projects and how construction-industry design professionals interact with metal building manufacturers. The intern will learn about multiple areas of the business, the industry, the company and its culture, and opportunities at Chief Buildings. The internship lasts 10–13 weeks, depending on the student’s availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Sophomore- or junior-level students are preferred; freshmen may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain general knowledge and a working understanding of metal building systems.
• Review plans and create accurate quote confirmations that define what Chief Buildings is supplying.
• Learn Chief’s in-house quoting and order system and process building estimates and components.
• Maintain the quote backlog.
• Read architectural plans and specifications.
• Compare customer sketches with quote requests submitted through the company system, identify variances, and seek clarification.
• Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layouts to guide them toward economical and efficient designs.
• Shadow various departments to learn how a metal building moves through the manufacturing process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern