Construction Engineering Intern: Estimating & Field Support

Granite Construction; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Granite Construction invites ambitious interns and entry-level professionals to join our team in California. You will assist construction engineering operations, interpret drawings for takeoffs, and prepare documentation for bidding and project execution.

You’ll support materials, schedules, and cost controls, while using MS Office tools and basic trig calculations. A high school diploma or GED is required and progress toward a civil engineering or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Skills

MS Office

Trigonometry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Business or related field

Job description

Granite Construction invites ambitious interns and entry-level professionals to join our team in California. You will assist construction engineering operations, interpret drawings for takeoffs, and prepare documentation for bidding and project execution.

You’ll support materials, schedules, and cost controls, while using MS Office tools and basic trig calculations. A high school diploma or GED is required and progress toward a civil engineering or related degree is preferred.