DoD SkillBridge - Estimating Assistant

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Estimating Assistant

Host Company: Granite Construction

DoD SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM

Location: Westminster, CO (Denver area)

Requirement: Must be an active duty U.S. Military Service Member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program and has 4+ months to devote to an Internship (Residency).

Note: We are seeking an intern as soon as possible. Please only apply for this internship if your start date falls within the next 90 days. Please put "Estimating Assistant" in the field titled 'If you are applying for a specific internship slot...' if filling out the SkillBridge Interest Form. If your start date is beyond 90 days, please go to to join our SkillBridge interest candidate pool for future opportunities.

Estimating Assistant Job Profile Summary: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating contract documents from original estimate to job start up using standardized methods relating to the purchasing, processing, understanding and recording of information to ensure Granite is a responsive bidder.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Provide support to estimating staff with bid preparation and job startup by utilizing thorough knowledge of terminology, procedures and practices to ensure needs are met.
• Coordinate all MBE/WBE/DBE/UDBE to ensure diverse representation of subcontractors on all bid submittals.
• Provide maintenance of bid list and bid packets to ensure timely and accurate bid submission.
• Establish processing and documentation to ensure good faith efforts and project advertising requirements are met.
• Process bid documents from agencies/owners for the business unit to ensure accurate bid submissions.
• Assemble bid packets, track documents, type correspondence to ensure all necessary documentation and communication is accurate and timely.
• Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department run efficiently.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience: 2-5 years in Construction industry with basic understanding of the bidding process and public agency requirements.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Notary Public Preferred
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• JD Edwards experience a plus
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to operate with all levels of staff
• Excellent interpersonal, phone and grammar skills
• Willingness to take on additional tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Physical Demands: 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 and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
• Occasional overtime required

Vets2PM Provides:

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other: Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.