Internship, Estimation (Civil)

Pomerleau; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Learning

Mentorship

Networking with leaders

Site visits and events

Career growth potential

Job summary

Pomerleau is offering an Estimation Intern role to support major construction projects across Canada. You will be involved in the full bid lifecycle, from research and pricing to documentation and client coordination.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Engineering or Construction Management program with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for construction. This internship provides hands-on learning and mentorship within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a recognized Engineering or Construction Management degree or diploma program.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Curious, meticulous, and eager to participate in a team setting.
• Passion for the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process with precision and excellence.
• Research project-specific pricing for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Perform quantity take-offs to ensure contract specifications and pricing accuracy.
• Foster a client-centric approach aligning bids with project feasibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients.
• Aid the team and contribute to a collaborative office environment.

Job description

Eligibility

• Be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Reside in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Be duly enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution or have graduated from such an institution within no more than six (6) months prior to the internship start date.

If you graduated more than six (6) months ago, please refer to our permanent job opportunities.

Join Pomerleau as an Estimation Intern and gain hands‑on experience supporting major construction projects across Canada. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. We invest in our people and create opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun.

What you will do

• Lead the comprehensive bid process with a commitment to precision and excellence.
• Employ research expertise to identify project‑specific pricing for labor, equipment, and materials. Skillfully interpret technical specifications for accurate and meticulous bidding.
• Execute thorough quantity take‑offs, guaranteeing precision in contract specifications and pricing.
• Foster a client‑centric approach, aligning proposed bids with project feasibility.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients.
• Provide valuable assistance to the team, actively contributing to a collaborative office environment.

What you bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a recognized Engineering or Construction Management degree or diploma program.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Qualities such as versatile, curious, meticulous, and eager to actively participate.
• Passion for the construction industry.

Benefits

• Hands‑on Learning in construction, engineering, sustainability, and tech
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Strong Networking with managers, engineers, and executives
• Industry Insight through events, site visits, and team meetings
• Career Growth into roles like project coordinator or site engineer
• Full‑Time Potential with high intern‑to‑employee conversion

For the past six years, we’ve proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired. Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.