William Charles Construction Looking for Internship – Estimating Intern at Rockford, IL  Full Time

As a leader in heavy civil construction, rail construction, asphalt paving, general contracting, environmental construction and remediation, and electrical contracting, we connect people and places through the neighborhoods, rail facilities, and highways we build!

Our internship program focuses on providing our interns a well-rounded experience in multiple facets of the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Estimating Intern will focus on assisting the estimating team to complete the due diligence necessary to estimate the cost of work associated with a project.  The Estimating intern will also shadow and assist with the client bid submittal process.

SOME EXPERIENCE’S MAY INCLUDE

• Assisting with communicating to owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Reviewing and understand contract specifications and drawings
• Identifying, define, and quantify potential project risks
• Assisting with performing quantity take-offs and scope review for estimate preparation
• Reviewing historical production data to develop pricing
• Evaluating and compare subcontractor/supplier quotes
• Assisting with conducting site visits and performing research prior to bid
• Assisting other staff with subcontractor bid list preparation
• Learning how to use construction software such as Bid2Win and Procore
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing undergraduate, four-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • Other applicable degrees include:  Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 24 hours of college credits completed
• Have a basic understanding of the construction industry and accepted business practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional mathematical ability
• Organization
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work within a team
• Deadline Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication
• Adaptable and willing to learn 
• Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future   

This Company is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans Employer