Precast Estimating Intern
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PDM
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
The intern will assist the estimating management team by performing quantity take-offs, managing vendor pricing, and learning estimating software. They will also participate in sales meetings and gain experience in navigating construction drawings and specifications.
Job Description
Description
Reports to: Director of Precast Sales and Estimating
Position Summary: The Estimating Intern will work closely with our estimating management team. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the basics of both disciplines.
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.
- Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance
Responsibilities and Duties:
Estimating
- Attend weekly sales meeting and take meeting minutes
- Perform quantities take offs
- Learn estimating software and how to utilize
- Understand the long range production schedule on how that ties to sales effort
- Become familiar with “Plan Rooms” and provide bidding opportunities
- Learn the sales order process and perform as necessary
- Understand how to navigate drawings and specs as it relates to our business
- Manage outside vendor pricing efforts
- Perform bid running duties as required
Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office
Education: Currently a college student pursuing a 4-year degree in a construction or business related field.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on 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