Civil Construction Intern Foundations

Civil Construction Internship

Job Description : The Civil Construction Internship provides students interested in pursuing a Project Manager / Estimator career track the opportunity to learn the role. Consideration for full-time employment is contingent on completion of the program, quality of work produced, the amount of interest displayed by the intern, and business need. The mentoring Project Manager / Estimator will provide direction, support, and encouragement for the Civil Construction Intern to develop an understanding of the responsibilities of the role. Civil Construction Internships are available within the following service groups : Earthwork, Utilities, Demolition, and Foundations.

A Day in the Life

• Reviews plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
• Reviews jobsites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
• Completes accurate takeoffs utilizing software.
• Also performs hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project.
• Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
• Solicite quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers.
• Keeps DBE / MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid.
• Constructs bids by adding activities (work to be completed), crews and equipment, adjusting production rates.
• Prints out bid proposals and create proposal.
• Reviews bid with estimator or project manager.
• Observes the change order process.
• Attends project meetings.

What You'll Need

What Will Set You Apart

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