- Location
- TCC-LAN-HQ, United States of America · Grand Rapids, MI · Detroit, MI
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Build More with Your Career at Christman
Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in.
The Christman Company is looking for Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit regions!
What You Will Do:
As an Estimating Engineer Intern, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:
Read and interpret drawings and project specifications
Survey/quantify materials from drawings
Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform
Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit
Estimate interiors
Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development /Construction level drawings
Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing
Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution
Develop knowledge of construction pricing
Make recommendations for software upgrades
Make recommendations for database pricing changes
Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building.
Participate in active project site visits. Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort.
Virtual Design & Construction (BIM) concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies
What You Will Bring to the Team:
Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.
Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.
The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.
