Estimating Intern

The Estimating intern will gain first-hand insight of the day-to-day duties of a Cost Estimator at Chief Buildings. The internship provides experience that will build a foundation for full-time employment with a metal building manufacturer. It will broaden the intern’s understanding of how/why metal buildings are commonly used on many commercial projects, and how design professionals in the construction industry interact with metal building manufacturers. This internship will give the intern a look into many areas of our business and will provide them with an understanding of our industry, our company and its culture, and the exciting opportunities that are available at Chief Buildings. The internship will last 10-13 weeks dependent on student's availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain general knowledge and a working understanding of metal building systems.
• Review plans to create accurate quote confirmation that defines what we are supplying.
• Learn Chief’s in-house quoting and order system and process building estimates and components.
• Maintain quote backlog.
• Read architectural plans and specifications.
• Compare customer sketches to quote requests submitted through our system to identify variances and seek clarification.
• Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them toward the most economical and efficient design.
• Shadow various departments to learn how a metal building moves through the manufacturing process

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related degree program. Sophomore or junior level students given preference, though freshmen may also be considered.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.