Kraus-Anderson Insurance ยท 3 months ago
Estimating Intern
Minneapolis, MN, US
Internship
Onsite
InternKraus-Anderson Insurance is an industry leader in construction and has been transforming the American landscape for over a century. The Estimating Internship program offers college students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in commercial construction, focusing on preconstruction and estimating roles.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of a Preconstruction Manager or Estimator
Gain exposure to estimating and preconstruction methods and terminology
Participate in the team approach to estimating, bidding, and construction of a project
Interact and understand the relationships between various parties of a construction contract including owners, architects, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers
Achieve proficiency in understanding and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other construction documents and schedules
Demonstrate the ability to assemble and prepare detailed technical documents common to the construction industry
Develop and issue Subcontractor Solicitations/ Invitations to Bid
Develop an understanding of public bidding requirements vs private/negotiated subcontracting
Conduct detailed quantity takeoff across both self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work
Participate in and develop an understanding of subcontractor proposal receipt, review/ 'Bid Leveling'
Develop an understanding of how both detailed and conceptual cost estimates are structured and assembled
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year education from an accredited college, or university
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in standard business computer programs and other job-relevant software
Possess excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work efficiently and use critical thinking skills
Company
Kraus-Anderson Insurance
Kraus-Anderson Insurance is an independent agency providing a spectrum of effective risk management tools.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-02-09
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