About the job
Employment Type: Internship
Division: Estimating
Department: Estimating
The Estimating Intern will play a vital role in supporting our estimating team by engaging in quantity take-offs, subcontractor coordination, product research, and document management. This internship provides invaluable hands-on experience in cost analysis, record keeping, and aligning estimating efforts with project objectives in a fast-paced construction setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in performing quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and cost analysis; compile comprehensive estimates for materials, labor, and project systems while documenting assumptions and qualifications.
- Manage subcontractor contacts, research products and suppliers, and maintain accurate estimating databases and records.
- Conduct site visits to gather project-specific data, including access, topography, and utilities, and analyze historical cost data to support bid proposals.
- Prepare and reconcile cost estimates against prior projects, aiding in monitoring actual versus estimated expenditures to evaluate cost efficiency.
- Facilitate teamwork by coordinating with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the estimating process.
- Support bid development by preparing expenditure reports, maintaining tender documentation, and participating in estimate reviews and value engineering sessions.
- Use cost-monitoring systems to identify risks or variances, contributing to negotiations and strategic decision-making.
- Ensure timely updates in estimating databases and project files to maintain effective estimating workflows and compliance with company standards.

