About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Denver, Colorado. You will work directly with our estimating team to support project planning and bid processes. This role is intended for students interested in construction project management, field supervision, or estimating.
What you'll do#
- Support the lead estimator with quantity survey assignments.
- Manage bid documents and perform bid day tasks.
- Review and recap sub-trade bids.
- Handle sub-trade solicitation duties.
- Use our in-house BEST Estimating software.
- Build professional relationships with subcontractors.
- Visit active job sites periodically.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor degree program for Construction Management, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Revit, Acrobat, and On-Screen Takeoff.
- Ability to read drawings and specifications to perform quantity takeoffs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with project personnel, owners, and suppliers.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided).
- Ability to pass a third-party substance abuse test.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Full time from May to August 2027.
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction operates as a group of independent construction firms. The company works in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets. It maintains a presence in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia through 31 major centers. The organization is 100 percent employee-owned.
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