the mcfate group

Estimator Internship

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Job Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: 20-40 hours/week
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Time Period: Summer 2025

Description:
The McFate Group is seeking a commercial and industrial Estimator Intern to become an integral part of our team. We’re looking for candidates that are team players with strong industry knowledge, communication skills, passion, enthusiasm, and the ability to get things done.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

  • Estimating construction costs for all phases of a project.
  • Providing and/or coordinating full estimating services for all types of contracts.
  • Preparing competitive bid proposals, design-build proposals, conceptual estimating and value engineering services
  • Providing appropriate estimating services on construction management proposals.
  • Strong understanding of the pre-engineered metal buildings and self-performance estimation is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide support in developing project budgets, work scopes, scheduling, subcontractor bidding, bid qualifying, and recommendations for contractor awards.
  • Work with management to develop project objectives by reviewing proposal requests and bid documentation.
  • Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements.
  • Prepare cost estimates utilizing Sage Timberline estimating and eTakeoff software.
  • Maintain an updated cost database within the estimating system.
  • Assist the Project Manager in material acquisitions.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
  • Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
  • Hard bid of projects, if required, based upon the owner’s procurement method for selection of a contractor.
  • Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
  • Assist the Project Manager by providing durations for project schedules.
  • Provide estimates for project changes throughout a project duration.
  • Manage preconstruction project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
  • Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work.
  • Prepare and participate in client presentations and project interviews.
  • Provide other estimating related services as required for successful projects.

Key Traits

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and previous estimating experience.
  • Thorough understanding of construction principles and practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Sage Timberline and any Owner/Architect required software.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal and electronic) skills.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to execute solid management decisions quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

Why You Should Apply

  • A competitive benefit package including a retirement plan, medical, dental, paid time off (PTO) and tuition reimbursement.
  • Excellent career opportunity that encourages and supports employee development and success.
  • Competitive salary is offered based upon experience and ability.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter through the form below.

About The McFate Group, Inc.

The McFate Group is a design-build and construction management contractor servicing the Midwest and Texas. We have offered turnkey construction solutions and single source responsibility in this market for over 25 years. We specialize in producing commercial and industrial structures and provide a full scope of services in all phases of construction, from design and budget development to completion. Subsidiaries of The McFate Group include certified Butler Builder® and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) contractor Engineered Buildings, Inc. (EBI) and structural steel and metal fabricator Morkin and Sowards.

The McFate Group (McFate) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. McFate is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at McFate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or any other status protected by the law.

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