Position Overview:

The Preconstruction Co-Op position provides college students with hands-on experience in the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with preconstruction managers, estimators, and project teams to support estimating, document analysis, and project planning. You will gain exposure to the processes that transform project concepts into actionable construction plans, contributing to both office and field operations. This position will be located in Cleveland for the Summer of 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Review project design drawings and specifications to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and define scope.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining estimate logs, bid packages, and invitations to bid.
• Support the development of design-phase estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document pricing).
• Participate in document management, including tracking RFIs, submittals, and estimate clarifications.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor bids, identifying scope gaps and potential risks.
• Attend and document preconstruction meetings, including internal team sessions and external presentations.
• Utilize construction and estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Beck Destini Estimator, Excel, Microsoft Office, SharePoint).
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project goals and specifications.
• Participate in constructability reviews and value engineering discussions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable contributing and collaborating in team settings.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn construction estimating and planning tools.
• Analytical thinker with strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in, or willing to learn, construction and estimating software.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program in civil engineering, construction management, or a related architectural/engineering field.
• Strong interest in preconstruction, estimating, and commercial construction, with a desire to build a career in construction management and deepen industry knowledge.