Preconstruction Co-Op (Fall '26)
About The Position
ABOUT POWER: Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 92% employee retention rate. We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow. PROGRAM FEATURES: Hands-on, field-centric work experience Mentorship and coaching Numerous technical and soft skills training courses Monthly site-based project engineer meetings Biannual open-book company meeting Outings around Chicagoland area Individualized performance review at the conclusion of the program Industry relationships with AEC professionals & peers Housing for out-of-state co-ops, inclusive of rent and utilities
Responsibilities
- Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
- Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
- Present Value Engineering ideas when required
- Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
- Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
- Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
- Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
- Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
- Maintain and build stronger client relations
- Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
- Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
- Navigate and utilize information contained in Revit Models
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
