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B.L. Harbert International, LLC

Intern / Co-Op

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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.

$69,396 / year median in Alabama

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting our Project Management team - Our PM's are responsible for the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects. The co-op or intern will be required to assist their assigned Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications. Assisting our Project Superintendent's - Superintendents responsibilities include managing the overall day-to-day supervision of field related construction activities for the project.
Responsibilities include:
implementation and enforcement of safety policies, directing craft personnel and subcontractors; scheduling and sequencing the day to day activities of work; overseeing individual projects to assure compliance with the scope and quality as established by the contract documents; proactively anticipating and solving problems that could delay construction; promoting and instilling BLHI's values into the workforce; managing the permit and inspection process, physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards; maintaining QC/QA files and updating as-built drawings; and assist in regularly scheduled progress meeting. Assisting our Estimating Team - Estimator responsibilities include: Preparing a construction budget by studying plans, updating specifications, identifying and projecting costs. Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements. Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, negotiating price. Resolving cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Leader:
Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.