BIM & Estimating Preconstruction Intern

Trautman & Shreve, Inc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trautman & Shreve, Inc. is offering a Summer 2027 internship as a Preconstruction Engineer - Intern. The role supports preconstruction and estimating teams in planning and developing competitive mechanical proposals.

You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid documentation, vendor outreach, cost data organization, and project handoff preparation to gain practical exposure to preconstruction workflows. Under guidance, you will build technical knowledge, professional communication skills, and an

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read, learn, and interpret plans, specifications, and technical information with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Support quantity takeoffs and the organization of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor information used in estimates.
• Help prepare bid folders, estimate files, scope sheets, proposal documents, and other preconstruction records accurately and on time.
• Assist with soliciting, receiving, tracking, and organizing vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Participate in scope reviews, bid meetings, site visits, and project handoff meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, engineering, operations, vendors, and subcontractors to support complete and coordinated proposals.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Reading plans

Education

Associate or Bachelor in construction management

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Architectural engineering

Related field

Tools

BIM

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

Trautman & Shreve, Inc. is offering a Summer 2027 internship as a Preconstruction Engineer - Intern. The role supports preconstruction and estimating teams in planning and developing competitive mechanical proposals.

You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid documentation, vendor outreach, cost data organization, and project handoff preparation to gain practical exposure to preconstruction workflows. Under guidance, you will build technical knowledge, professional communication skills, and an