Estimating Internship

SageWater • Alexandria, VA

5d

About The Position

A Great Place to Work and Grow!
HOURS: 30 HOURS PER WEEK
OBJECTIVES:
Analysis and inspection of complex projects, drawings/plans, and specifications to determine work scope for plumbing and hydronic system replacement and renovation in multi-family buildings
Assist estimators with software-based estimates for Hydronic, domestic, and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping replacement projects and design-build projects; complete takeoffs, determine material quantities and costs, coordinate with equipment suppliers and subcontractors, and determine labor needs per system
Write detailed proposals which contain potential conflicts with plans and specifications from site conditions, including identifying exclusions and unknowns
Generate Contract scope exhibits, including project schedule of values, and produce labor and material pay budgets for Operations
Support Project Operations with material lists, change orders, scope clarifications, and audits
Interface and communicate with the Client to understand scope ambiguities, and coordinate bid proposals
General administrative work including generating meeting minutes, RFIs, Project-specific scope of work clarifications, specification auditing, and scheduling meetings

Requirements

• Proficient in Office 365, specifically Excel and WORD in order to generate estimates and write proposals
• General familiarity with building piping systems and basic understanding of construction nomenclature
• Ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced construction environment managing multiple projects/tasks
• Can maintain a focus on safety and quality in all aspects of work
• Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study

Responsibilities

• Analysis and inspection of complex projects, drawings/plans, and specifications to determine work scope for plumbing and hydronic system replacement and renovation in multi-family buildings
• Assist estimators with software-based estimates for Hydronic, domestic, and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping replacement projects and design-build projects; complete takeoffs, determine material quantities and costs, coordinate with equipment suppliers and subcontractors, and determine labor needs per system
• Write detailed proposals which contain potential conflicts with plans and specifications from site conditions, including identifying exclusions and unknowns
• Generate Contract scope exhibits, including project schedule of values, and produce labor and material pay budgets for Operations
• Support Project Operations with material lists, change orders, scope clarifications, and audits
• Interface and communicate with the Client to understand scope ambiguities, and coordinate bid proposals
• General administrative work including generating meeting minutes, RFIs, Project-specific scope of work clarifications, specification auditing, and scheduling meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern