Preconstruction Intern

About Us:

The Garrett Companies is a full-service multifamily development, construction, and property management team with offices in Denver (CO), Indianapolis (IN), and Nashville (TN).  We develop, build, and manage multifamily projects in 22 states — working together at every level to become the most successful multifamily developers in the country. Our superior strategies and award-winning culture span across 18,000+ apartments to date, and our expert trend forecasting helps us deliver living options that quickly find success in their unique markets. To make living and investing in our properties even better, we pair that expertise with mixed-use, retail, office, and restaurant development through trusted partners and in-house brands. At The Garrett Companies, we are passionate about turning visions into reality! As leaders in the multifamily industry, we pride ourselves in creating communities that positively impact the markets we are in, and our residents can proudly call home.  

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Preconstruction Intern works in unison with the Preconstruction Team to review, document, understand, and deliver buildable plan sets that are within established budgets. The Preconstruction Intern assists with multiple projects by studying plans, performing on-screen takeoffs, and quantifying materials and scopes of work.

Major Objectives:

• Understand the role Preconstruction provides as a critical link between the Development and Construction teams.
• Ensure all plans meet the intent of Development and verify the project is constructible.
• Assist with tracking plans throughout the entire process.
• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors for their assigned projects.
• Ability to become proficient in Bluebeam. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform plan quantity take-offs and provide accurate documentation.
• Use quantity takeoffs and past cost data to develop initial budgets.
• Assist in the bid process, subcontractor coordination, and other related activities.
• Understand Garrett Standards and inspect plan sheets to ensure they are being achieved.
• Support Preconstruction Team with additional duties as assigned.

Educational Background:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in construction, construction management, or construction technology.
• Must have a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience with marketing, public speaking, and presentations is a plus.

Prerequisites (these are the most important items):

• Positive attitude.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Will never claim the work of others as their own.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers.  Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
• We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.

 Perks of the Internship:

• Real-World Experience
• Mentorship: Learn from industry experts and build relationships that will help facilitate your career.
• Growth and Learning: At The Garrett Companies, we believe that Culture = People. That’s why we provide an array of opportunities for our interns to grow as individuals, including applicable learning opportunities, professional development, and more.