Intern- Project Administrator/Jr. Estimator [ELITE CONSTRUCTION]

Job description

Position Summary:

This individual will be expected to role model and foster the attitude, measures, and approaches necessary to create a workplace environment/image that embodies the Elite mission of challenging the mindset of the construction industry by exemplifying the values of Perseverance, Leadership, and Integrity. 

Contribute as a member of Elite’s Construction team, supporting a common goal of customer satisfaction through the successful delivery of Elite’s products and services, along with the Responsibilities and Essential Functions listed below.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Packages and processes submittals
• Create RFI’s during different stages to clarify scope of work.
• Set up drawings and specifications for bid.
• Attend Construction meetings weekly.
• Perform quality take-offs and pricing of change orders/new orders.
• Procure construction materials as required.
• Initiates Take-Off on all general condition jobs associated with new opportunities.
• Solicit bids from vendors for products and labor associated with each product.
• Submit bids to GC after consultation with GM and PM.
• Complete all submittals and close out paperwork for jobs.
• Set up new vendor relationships and negotiate price guarantees.
• Negotiate new labor subcontractor contracts for installation of products supplied by Elite.
• Assist PMs with all paperwork.
• Provide weekly status update on progress made with each project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, the requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• A university degree or equivalent experience in Construction; OR a current university student working towards a degree in construction management or any relevant degree program.
• Interior building knowledge or general construction industry knowledge (1-5 years of experience preferred)
• Ability to multitask, work efficiently in a high paced environment, and have attention to detail. 
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate by phone, email, etc. 
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; Bluebeam experience a plus
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.

Physical Demands/ Environmental:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and to see (using close vision, and adjusting focus) 
• Use hands to handle, type or feel, and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Elite Construction Resources LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer*