Building Cost Estimating Intern

Chief Buildings is seeking a Building Cost Estimating Intern to join the Chief Buildings’ team for the summer of 2025. The intern will use knowledge obtained through college curriculum and will gain first-hand insight of the day-to-day duties of a Cost Estimator at Chief Buildings. The internship provides real world experience that will build a foundation for full-time employment with a metal building manufacturer. It will also broaden the intern’s understanding of how/why metal buildings are commonly used on many commercial projects, and how design professionals in the construction industry interact with metal building manufacturers. This internship will give the intern a look into many areas of our business and will provide them with an understanding of the metal building industry, our company and its culture, and the exciting opportunities that are available at Chief Buildings. The internship will last approximately 10-13 weeks which will be set dependent on the student’s schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gain general knowledge and a working understanding of metal building systems.
• Review plans to create accurate quote confirmation that defines what we are supplying. 
• Learn Chief’s in house quoting and order system and process building estimates and components.
• Maintain quote backlog.
• Read architectural plans and specifications.
• Compare customer sketches to quote requests submitted through our system to identify variances and seek clarification.
• Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them toward the most economical and efficient design.
• Shadow various departments to learn how a metal building moves through the manufacturing process.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related degree program.
• Must be available to work a summer internship in the Chief Buildings office located in Grand Island, Nebraska.
• Sophomore or junior level students given preference, though freshman may also be considered.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska,
 

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**