VEIT · 3 days ago
Civil Construction Intern - Earthwork & Utilities
Duluth, MN
Internship
Hybrid
InternVEIT is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience. The Civil Construction Internship provides students the opportunity to learn about the Project Manager/Estimator career track while gaining hands-on experience in civil construction responsibilities.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Reviews plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project
Reviews jobsites before bidding to make appropriate estimates
Completes accurate takeoffs utilizing software. Also performs hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project
Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement
Solicits quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers. Keeps DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid
Constructs bids by adding activities (work to be completed), crews and equipment, adjusting production rates
Prints out bid proposals and create proposal. Reviews bid with estimator or project manager
Observes the change order process
Attends project meetings
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1-year education working toward completion of bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar discipline
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisor
Ability to read, comprehend and act on simple instructions
Ability to respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
Preferred
At least 1 summer of construction work experience is strongly preferred
Prior experience using Familiarity with construction takeoff, bidding, and/or estimating software is preferred
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project plans and specifications
Company
VEIT
Veit is a leading Midwest specialty contractor with over 97 years of experience specializing in demolition, foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal.
Founded in 1928
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Hedtke
Chief Financial Officer
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