Estimator Intern

We have designed our internship program with the college student in mind. If you are driven and looking to build meaningful projects and a career, Jacobsen is for you.

Your Day to Day

• Assist in preparing quantity takeoffs to the appropriate level of detail necessary to build an estimate that accurately reflects required labor, material, equipment and subcontractor categories.
• Solicit bids from vendors and subcontractors to secure scope and pricing for estimates.
• Distribute bid documents and ensure subcontractors have the correct information.
• Assist estimators in putting together bids, writing contracts, etc.
• Review specifications for specific projects requirements inclusive of products and materials execution requirements that are to be included.
• Read and understand plans to prepare bids and review subcontractor proposals.
• Contact vendors that are specified to get pricing and product information.
• Assist in writing bid manuals.
• Assist in preparing internal pre-award forms with accompanying backup.
• Assist to maintain internal cost databases.
• Request pre-qualification data from subcontractors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

How You Contribute

• Performing all tasks with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Performing thorough, detailed and accurate analysis on all assignments.
• Accurately entering data and tracking information project tracking systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Visiting project sites as needed to accomplish fact finding, statistical evaluation of task, or change order pricing.
• Creating and maintaining organized estimate files.
• Communicating effectively in written and verbal communications to ensure understanding of estimates in the bid process, with project managers as well as with vendors/sub-contractors.
• Utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure project information is complete, well ordered and finished according to standards.
• Being able to accept constructive criticism and deal effectively with high-stress situations.

Education & Experience

Currently enrolled as a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science or other equivalent program in the construction and/or engineering industry

Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.

Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.

Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer
We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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