Estimating Intern - Marand Builders Inc

In-Person Internship - Must be located in or around Atlanta, GA (Smyrna)

 Paid Internship / College Credit, if needed

We are looking for an Estimating Intern to assist the preconstruction team with the day to day administrative functions of   preconstruction operations for the company. This paid internship will provide the student with relevant skills in the construction industry.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

About Us
In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with HoechstCelanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new ventureand Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been tounderstand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. Wehave built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when wehave provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidlyexpanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices inVirginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed usto become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marandspecializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrialindustries.

Responsibilities

Administrative Tasks
Project set-up for new bid opportunities including:

1. 1. 1. Job Number and remaining Project List information
         1. Update Project List information during/after bid
      2. SharePoint (SP) folder in the correct region
         1. Setup folder with appropriate templates w/ Estimator direction
         2. Move folder when awarded/unawarded
      3. Building Connected (BC) project set-up
      4. Order hard copies of plans/specs when needed

Assist Estimating Staff

1. 1. Plan review
   2. Draft/submit RFI’s
   3. Contact subcontractors via phone, email, and BC
   4. Organize/File sub quotes in SP and hard copies in bid book
   5. Qualify sub bids if knowledge base allows
   6. Provide basic take-offs when needed such as door/frame counts, flooring SF, ACT SF, etc.
   7. Attend bid review meetings whenever possible

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Construction Management, Engineering, or related STEM education program; no experience required; prior internships or work experience helpful but not required.
• Able to travel as needed to participate in pre-bid site visits, training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
• Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details.
• Possess good self-organizational and management skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
   

What will you learn? 

• Hands-on experience in a real-world business environment.
• Exposure to various aspects of Construction Management.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Networking opportunities within the company.
• Experience with Preconstruction and Bidding. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

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