Construction Estimating Intern: Bid & Cost Insights

Granger-Construction; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Autonomy

Career development

Job summary

Granger Construction invites driven students to join as a Construction Services Estimating Intern in Grand Rapids. This paid internship offers exposure to real-world estimating tasks, teamwork, and professional development within a collaborative environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in bid solicitation, takeoffs, schedules, and detailed estimates while supporting on-site teams and project planning. Ideal for undergrad students pursuing construction-related degrees who can work full-time

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in building construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with the capability to lead by example.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a self-starter mentality.
• A strong work ethic with dedication to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on details.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new software.
• Must be able to work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bid solicitation, including organizing documents, engaging trade partners, and attending pre-bid meetings.
• Generate bid listings, quantity takeoffs, construction schedules, and detailed estimate reports.
• Contribute to bid day efforts by evaluating bids and identifying areas of risk and opportunity.
• Participate in job cost setups, project execution planning, and check-ins with on-site field teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership by example

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Work ethic

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Full-time availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

ProCore

ViewPoint

Microsoft Project

WinEst

OST

Job description

Granger Construction invites driven students to join as a Construction Services Estimating Intern in Grand Rapids. This paid internship offers exposure to real-world estimating tasks, teamwork, and professional development within a collaborative environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in bid solicitation, takeoffs, schedules, and detailed estimates while supporting on-site teams and project planning. Ideal for undergrad students pursuing construction-related degrees who can work full-time