Estimating Manager jobs in Rockford, IL

Overview

Looking for a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in multiple aspects of the construction industry?  If so, then William Charles is the company for you!

As a leader in heavy civil construction, rail construction, general contracting, environmental construction & remediation, and electrical contracting, we connect people and places through the neighborhoods, rail facilities, and highways that we build. We're always in search of great resources to join our highly skilled, professionally trained team, who is dedicated to helping others - and our customers - succeed in every way. 

Our internship program focuses on providing our interns a well-rounded experience in multiple facets of the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:The Project Management/Estimating Intern will focus on assisting the estimating team to complete the due diligence necessary to estimate the cost of work associated with a specific project and will work with the Project Management teams as well. 

Responsibilities

Estimating

• Assisting with communicating to owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Reviewing and understand contract specifications and drawings
• Identifying, define, and quantify potential project risks
• Assisting with performing quantity take-offs and scope review for estimate preparation
• Reviewing historical production data to develop pricing
• Evaluating and compare subcontractor/supplier quotes
• Assisting with conducting site visits and performing research prior to bid
• Assisting other staff with subcontractor bid list preparation
• Learning how to use construction software such as Bid2Win and Procore
• Other duties as assigned

Project Management

• Assisting in the project setup process
• Participating in the creation of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Preparing RFI’s and Submittals
• Assist with the creation of project schedules and monthly updates
• Field verification/measurement of work completed
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings
• Learning how to utilize construction software such as P6, Heavy Jobs, and View Point

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate, four-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • Other applicable degrees include:  Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 24 hours of college credits completed
• Have a basic understanding of the construction industry and accepted business practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional mathematical ability
• Organization
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work within a team
• Deadline Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication
• Adaptable and willing to learn 
• Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future 

MasTec Statement

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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