Summer COOP
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented COOP to join our team for the Summer COOP education term. In this role, you will work closely with experienced Estimators, Surveyors, Project Managers, Field Engineers, and Superintendents to analyze project specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare accurate cost estimates, work with subcontractors, support surveying, and more. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience both in the office and in the field in the civil construction industry to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project plans, specifications, and other documentation to understand project scope and requirements.
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers to accurately estimate project costs.
- Assist in preparing comprehensive cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead, using estimating software (Bid2Win) and spreadsheets.
- Assist in quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and subcontractor/vendor bid solicitations.
- Assist in creation, logging, and tracking of Submittals.
- Assist in conducting field surveys, including site surveys, boundary, topographic, etc.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of survey data to ensure accuracy and quality control.
- Prepare and set-up survey files for field crews.
- Support Project Managers with daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
- Participate in site inspections and quality control processes to ensure compliance with safety and construction standards
- Observe and learn about various construction techniques, equipment, and technologies