Job Title:  Federal Construction Estimator- Intern
Location:   Anchorage, AK (onsite)
Department:  Business Development
Reports to:   Lead Estimator
Pay:               $30/hour
 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Federal Construction Estimator Intern to join our team!  This internship offers a hands-on experience in helping to prepare bids/estimates for federal construction projects. You will gain exposure to various aspects of vertical construction, project planning, take-offs, pricing with potential subcontractors, blue print interpretation, safety, compliance, and budgeting. This is a unique opportunity to work with an industry leaders and develop skills in a specialized and booming field.

Why Join Us? 

• Gain hands-on experience in federal construction projects.
• Work with experienced professionals who are leaders in the industry.
• Develop your skills in federal construction estimating and compliance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and networking in the construction field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and preparation construction bids for federal construction projects.
• Support Lead Estimator in day-to-day tasks, including locating potential subcontractors, and working with them to obtain pricing.
• Conduct research on regulations, materials, and best practices in federal construction.
• Help prepare project documentation, including RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals.
• Attend project meetings and assist with maintaining communication between stakeholders.

Qualifications 

• Degree or currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required. (Junior or Senior standing HIGHLY desirable).
• Strong interest in federal construction and government contracting, and passion for learning more about the field.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices, safety standards, and project management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, concentrate, and/or stand for long periods of time and use computer.
• Must be able to work out of our Anchorage, AK office.

AMES1,LLC, is a graduated 8(a), rapidly growing federal contractor, based out of Anchorage, AK.  Currently we have federal projects running in 18+ states. AMES 1 was Incorporated in 2009 and is experienced in design, construction, renovation, operations/maintenance, and environmental services of government facilities. We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DOD),  Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Park Service (NPS), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC),  Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.