Construction Estimating Intern: Bids & Budgets

Superior Construction Co; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction Co. is seeking an Estimating Intern in Jacksonville, FL to assist the estimators with bids and budgets. The role involves basic plan reading, quantity takeoffs, evaluating quotes, and data collection for cost tracking.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, enrolled in classes this semester, and comfortable with Excel. The internship emphasizes learning, organization, and teamwork in a hands-on heavy civil environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Enrolled in an accredited college taking at least one class this semester.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimators in preparing bids and budgets.
• Read basic project plans.
• Takeoffs of quantities for estimates.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Attend prebid/owner meetings and project bid reviews.
• Perform project site visits and gather data.
• Support project budgeting and cost tracking.

Skills

Plan reading

Quantity takeoff

Evaluate subcontractor quotes

Evaluate historical data

Project budgeting

Attend prebid / owner meetings

Project site visits

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in construction / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Superior Construction Co. is seeking an Estimating Intern in Jacksonville, FL to assist the estimators with bids and budgets. The role involves basic plan reading, quantity takeoffs, evaluating quotes, and data collection for cost tracking.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, enrolled in classes this semester, and comfortable with Excel. The internship emphasizes learning, organization, and teamwork in a hands-on heavy civil environment.