Estimating Intern

George J. Igel & Co., Inc.

Estimating Intern

Reports to: Vice President of Estimating

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (One (1) Hour Lunch)

Job Location: 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH  43207- This position is primarily in person, with no

 hybrid or remote work capabilities

General Overview: The Estimating Intern assists the Estimating department with maintaining documents, ensuring their accuracy, and keeping them up to date. Understanding project details, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, assessing risks, and attending relevant meetings. This internship provides hands-on exposure to construction estimating, helping students build practical skills and prepare for future careers in the industry. This individual should consistently demonstrate Integrity, Gratitude, Excellence, and Leadership.

Eligibility: This internship opportunity is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, (two or four-year). Candidates who have completed or are enrolled in graduate-level programs (e.g., master’s, PhD, JD, MD) will not be considered, as this role is designed to support undergraduate-level career development.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and maintain project documents as required
• Maintain the integrity of project documents from reception to bid submission
• Post addenda to maintain a current set of project documents
• Know the Project better than the owner. Including but not limited to
• Plans, specs, and soil reports
• Complete understanding and familiarity of pay items/scope of work;
• Take off accurate units of work
• Know the scope of work – recognize and evaluate unusual risks
• Download & print plans
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and subcontractors during the bidding process
• Attend meetings, including pre-bids and bid openings
• Minimal travel may be required to evaluate proposed project sites prior to bid date
• Other duties as assigned

This list is non-exhaustive. Job responsibilities may vary based on operational needs and the instructions of the employee’s supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation; ability to stand for extending periods of time, ability to walk extended distances, ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to speak publicly, ability to be highly organized and accurate, ability to read and comprehend information from written materials, ability to work independently and in a team environment, ability to travel to and from the primary workplace daily, as well as to the occasional off-site locations such as job sites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year undergraduate degree program;
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. (George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is a BWC Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana)