Intern, Estimating - Richmond, Canada - Flatiron Construction Corp

Flatiron Construction Corp

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

Work and train with the industry's finest professionals Flatiron's Intern Program provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.

In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.

What you will be doing:

Aids in reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, attend prebid meetings, etc. to help determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Assists in reviewing historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and personhour figures.
Supports estimating team by helping to prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Assists in calculating material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project handoff meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.
Maintains knowledge of Company's values and strategic plan.
Support published corporate policies.
Perform additional assignments per management's direction.

What we are looking for:

Estimating interns/coops are required to be currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program at an accredited technical college or universiyt
This will be a 4 month coop in our Richmond office starting Sept 5 and going to end of December, 2023

Why work for us:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: