Estimator (Internship)

Position: Estimator Intern

Work hours will range from 25 to 50 hours per week, (9 am–5 pm) depending on varying contracts and timelines—overtime, weekends and/or evenings are typically not required.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Prepares estimates of probable costs of materials, labor, and equipment by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs
• Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards ...