About the role#
The Estimating Intern will report to the Estimating Manager to assist in delivering accurate and timely cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects. This role provides hands-on experience in estimating and project controls within a construction environment.
What you'll do#
- Search and accumulate historical estimate data and work with the integration team to develop benchmarking data.
- Analyze documents, specifications, proposals, and addendums in preparation for pricing.
- Support the team in preparing quantity take-offs from construction drawings.
- Research and obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors for project estimates.
- Assist with RFPs, general contract tender submissions, prequalification submissions, RFQs, and RFIs.
- Aid in creating estimates for bid submissions, including labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
- Collect data for reports on key performance indicators and maintain project files and correspondence.
- Provide technical support to field staff and coordinate scope changes as required.
- Maintain estimating data systems and ensure proper distribution of documentation upon project award.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a diploma or degree program in Civil, Construction, or Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
- Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Excel, Word, Project, and estimating software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of contract language, terms and conditions, bonding, job cost fundamentals, and basic accounting principles is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
- Term: Summer 2026 (3 months).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
