Job Description:

Veit's Field Estimator/Project Management internships offer college students the opportunity to translate their academic knowledge into practical experience through real-world construction projects, including Earthwork, Utilities, Foundation, Demolition, and Marine. This internship is particularly beneficial for those aiming to become Project Managers or Superintendents, providing hands-on experience and personalized mentorship. Interns will work closely with seasoned Project Managers and Superintendents, gaining valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities associated with these critical positions.

What we offer:

Hands on experience: Gain real-world experience on active projects, working alongside industry professionals.

Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers

Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to develop skills in project management, site operations, and construction engineering

Networking: You will build professional relationships that will make an impact on your career

A Day in the Life at Veit

Reviews plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
Reviews jobsites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
Completes accurate takeoffs utilizing software. Also performs hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project.
Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
Solicits quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers. Keeps DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid Constructs bids by adding activities (work to be completed), crews and equipment, adjusting production rates.
Prints out bid proposals and create proposal. Reviews bid with estimator or project manager.
Observes the change order process.
Attends project meetings.

What You'll Need

Attends project meetings.
Minimum of 1 year education working toward completion of bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline from four-year college or university; or 1 year of education with 1 summer of construction work experience.
Ability to work with field concepts and work in the office
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and mean, median and averages.
Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.
Ability to respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude

What Will Set You Apart

Prior experience using Familiarity with construction takeoff, bidding, and/or estimating software is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project plans and specifications.

Other

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 90 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.
Never settle, dig deeper.

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.
Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.
Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

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