About the role#
This internship offers a look into the daily duties of a Cost Estimator at Chief Buildings. You will gain experience with metal building systems and understand how they fit into commercial construction projects. The role lasts 10 to 13 weeks, depending on your availability.
What you'll do#
- Learn how metal building systems work and how they are used.
- Review architectural plans and specifications to create accurate quote confirmations.
- Use our in-house quoting and order system to process estimates.
- Maintain the quote backlog.
- Compare customer sketches against quote requests to find variances.
- Help Builders and District Managers with preliminary project layouts.
- Shadow different departments to see how a building moves through the manufacturing process.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Preference is given to sophomore or junior students.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Grand Island, Nebraska.
- The role is full-time and paid.
- This is a rolling internship.
About Chief Industries, Inc.
Chief Industries, Inc. is a wholesale building materials company founded in 1954. Based in Grand Island, Nebraska, the firm operates through various divisions and subsidiaries across the globe. Its work spans sectors including agricultural products, commercial construction, ethanol fuels, and structural steel. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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