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PDM Precast

Precast Estimating Intern

Des Moines, IA

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Seniority
Internship
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Description

Reports to: Director of Precast Sales and Estimating

Position Summary: The Estimating Intern will work closely with our estimating management team. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the basics of both disciplines.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

  • Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
  • Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
  • Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
  • Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
  • Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
  • Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Duties:

Estimating

  • Attend weekly sales meeting and take meeting minutes
  • Perform quantities take offs
  • Learn estimating software and how to utilize
  • Understand the long range production schedule on how that ties to sales effort
  • Become familiar with “Plan Rooms” and provide bidding opportunities
  • Learn the sales order process and perform as necessary
  • Understand how to navigate drawings and specs as it relates to our business
  • Manage outside vendor pricing efforts
  • Perform bid running duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills: Microsoft Office

Education: Currently a college student pursuing a 4-year degree in a construction or business related field.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an equal opportunity employer.

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