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ORION · 3 months ago

Estimating Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

1+ years exp

ORION is seeking an Estimating Intern to assist in planning, directing, and coordinating project activities to meet goals within time and budget constraints. The role involves supporting project managers, reviewing drawings, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety compliance on job sites.

Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation and planning of pre-job meetings (examples: plans, specification, budgets, cost targets, scheduling, and others as necessary)

Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs

Reviews & processes shop drawings and submittals (including those from subcontractors), checking for accuracy when compared to drawings and specifications

Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s) and Subcontractors; and request new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions

Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; review with Project Manager(s) and submit to General Contractor or client; update stick set and drawing log with each revision received

Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project

Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule; document all applicable delays (weather, GC, suppliers, others)

Orders, ensures timely delivery, and reviews accuracy of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning

Contacts the Superintendent(s) on assigned job(s) frequently and visit job site(s) regularly to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions

Approves and codes assigned invoices, as requested by project manager

Tracks Manhours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly

Meets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget

Assists Project Manager(s) with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs

Prepares project reports for management, client, or others

Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies

All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company

Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent meets

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so

Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so

Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)

Qualification

Construction ManagementProject Engineer functionsMS OfficeConstruction drawings softwareProblem solving skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsManage multiple projectsCritical thinkingWork under pressure

Required

A minimum of (1) year of construction related experience

BS Degree in Construction Management required or related discipline and field experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions

Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, construction drawings software (i.e., PlanGrid), and ability to learn new software systems as required for the position

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels, clients, vendors, and suppliers

Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well under pressure and high stress situations

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing work priorities

Problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills for project efficiency

Ability to work in different weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.) and office settings (office, trailer at the field, etc.)

Benefits

Medical, including Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth & Development

Company

ORION

Orion is a specialty construction company offering Marine, Concrete, and Engineering & Consulting services across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1994

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees