Estimating Intern

Orion Group Holdings Inc

houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Industry Software, Corporate Law, Corporate Policies, Disability Accommodations, Disciplinary Action, Emergency Response, Financial Reporting, Funding, Government Regulations, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Delivery, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

This position is accountable for planning directing and coordinating activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates if applicable. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts long hours 8-12 hours and weekend hours according to project needs. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the preparation and planning of pre-job meetings examples plans specification budgets cost targets scheduling and others as necessary. Assists Project Managers in the management of all assigned jobs. Reviews & processes shop drawings and submittals including those from subcontractors checking for accuracy when compared to drawings and specifications. Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Managers Superintendents and Subcontractors and request new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions. Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets review with Project Managers and submit to General Contractor or client update stick set and drawing log with each revision received. Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project. Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule document all applicable delays weather GC suppliers others. Orders ensures timely delivery and reviews accuracy of materials such as rebar shoring forming and post-tensioning. Contacts the Superintendents on assigned jobs frequently and visit job sites regularly to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions Approves and codes assigned invoices as requested by project manager. Tracks Manhours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly Meets with Superintendents to identify target cost to complete job under budget. Assists Project Managers with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs. Prepares project reports for management client or others. Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies. All employees current and former must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company. Responsible and accountable for incumbents own personal safety. Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent meets. Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Complies with all applicable laws regulations and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action including dismissal for failure to do so. Reports all violations of applicable laws regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action including dismissal for failure to do so. Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision such as certification training safety training procedure review etc.. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 1 year of construction related experience. BS Degree in Construction Management required or related discipline and field experience in commercial concrete construction or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition the incumbent must have. Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions. Excellent computer skills including MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint MS Project Adobe construction drawings software i.e. PlanGrid and ability to learn new software systems as required for the position. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels clients vendors and suppliers. Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well under pressure and high stress situations. Ability to manage multiple projects meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities. Problem solving critical thinking and analytical skills for project efficiency. Ability to work in different weather conditions heat cold etc. and office settings office trailer at the field etc.. The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. PHYSICALMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment PPE to work or visit areas where it is required. This includes hard hat safety glasses respirators ear plugs steel-toed shoes or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise. Compensation & Benefits An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include Medical including Prescription Drugs Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Plan 401k Retirement Plan Paid Time Off for Vacation Sick Holidays Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Career Growth & Development

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Orion Group Holdings Inc