• Job Description

  Req#: 208

  Job Summary
  MAREK is currently seeking Estimator-Project Manager Interns for a variety of Locations
  Marek Brothers is offering an opportunity for Estimator-Project Manager Intern for Summer, Fall and Spring. These Interns will get to be a part of a great leadership team where you will be responsible for learning the project delivery, partnering side-by-side to deliver projects on time, under budget and in line with the General Contractor. Inters will assist with successfully managing awarded projects and serving as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.
  Job Duties & Responsibilities
  ** The following are opportunities for Interns but are subject to project schedule
  ** All Interns must be able to work at least 40 hours (or more) per week

  Cost Estimating
  • Learns estimating tools, technology, and approach as it related to estimating and pricing change orders.
  • Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders.
  • Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they related to estimating and pricing changes, etc.

  Project Management
  • Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower.
  • Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents.
  • Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner.
  • Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders, and creates submittals.
  • Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors.
  • Engages in regularly scheduled production meetings.
  • Assist to ensure timely billing and collections.
  • Is regularly present on the job to support field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues
  • Captures, organizes, and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.

  Provides feedback to project throughout the lifecycle of the project-to-project management team to improve future projects

  Job Qualifications
  Education
  • Currently seeking a Bachelor’s degree (or Masters)
  • Must be at least 18 yrs. of age
  • High School graduate or Technology school graduate
  • Prefer at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale but not limited to

  Experience
  • Previous Internship in Commercial construction but not required
  • Previous construction experience but not required
  • Previous administration experience in construction but not required
  • Previous soft skills developed in previous years

  Skills
  • Must have knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have strong relationship building skills.
  • Must have strong numerical and reasoning skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.

  Working conditions
  • Must be able to work a varied schedule within the Summer, Fall or Spring terms
  • Must be able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
  • Must be able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
  • Must be able to adhere to Marek Brothers Safety compliance in office or project sites
  • Must be able to work at project site if necessary

  Physical requirements
  • Must be able to demonstrate the physical dexterity to operate in an office and field environment effectively.

  Direct reports
  This position has no direct reports.
  *We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*

• About the company

  At Marek, we believe a company is like a building — it’s only as strong as the foundation on which it is built. Since 1938, our commitment to quality and service has never wavered. Our process and our product unequaled by anyone in our industry because...

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