Glass Pre-production Intern
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PDM
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
The intern will support the glass business unit by assisting with project estimating, detailing, and operational management. They are responsible for maintaining project schedules, tracking material confirmations, and participating in project kick-off meetings.
Job Description
Description
Reports to: Director of Glass Operations
Position Summary: Support glass business unit in the areas of estimating, detailing, project management, and operations.
Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:
- Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
- Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
- Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
- Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
- Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
Areas of Accountability:
- Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in all business transactions.
- Be proactive with daily activities and schedules and willing to perform the actions necessary to complete them
- Be respectful of PDM teammates and support teamwork amongst coworkers
- Embrace and drive change.
- Represent the company in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Review estimate, contract and contract documents (drawings, specifications, addenda, ect.) to become familiar with project
- Prepare preliminary estimates as requested by customers and be clear and specific on what is being estimated at the time the estimate is being given to the customer.
- Obtain all necessary information about a job before we start the drawing process. (drawings, submittal date, delivery dates, etc.)
- Maintain the estimating programs.
- Track material confirmations and post ship dates to calendar
- Participate in project kick-off meetings to share all known information about a job (finishes, delivery dates, special requirements, etc.)
- Produce holistic schedule/timelines for projects and manage to these schedules. Schedule is inclusive of design, detailing/engineering, submittal process, production, deliveries and closeout.
- Read legal contracts and scope of work requirements and adjust to support PDM’s interests.
Requirements
DISCLAIMER
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
As a 100% employee-owned company, our team shares in the success of our business. We are passionate about the work that we do and always strive to find creative solutions to the complex problems our clients face. We believe this leads to more dedicated and deeply engaged employees both at work and within our community.
Founded in 2012 on the foundation of a team and facility with over 50 years of experience, PDM is a Midwest-based PCI-certified producer of structural prestressed/precast concrete and an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabricator. With extensive experience in design, construction and manufacturing industries, our team has the skills and expertise to help make any project a success.
SPECIALTIES
Precast/prestressed concrete: architectural solid/insulated walls, structural solid/insulated wall panels, hollowcore, double tees, beams, and columns
Steel fabrication: structural columns/beams, steel stairs/railings, architectural steel, and miscellaneous steel components
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa