Construction Estimating Intern: Bids & Budgets

Superior Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a motivated team member to support estimators in bids and budgets for heavy civil and highway projects. You will gain hands-on experience with plan reading, takeoffs, and budgeting, while attending pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a construction or engineering program; this full-time role offers exposure to subcontractor evaluation, data analysis, and project controls, with a focus on professional development in

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields of study.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimators in preparing construction project bids and budgets.
• Perform basic plan reading and quantity takeoffs.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes and historical cost data.
• Contribute to project budget and cost tracking.
• Attend prebid and owner's meetings; participate in project bid reviews.
• Complete site visits as needed to support estimates.

Skills

Plan Reading

Takeoff

Subcontractor Quotes

Cost Data

Budget Tracking

Prebid Meetings

Site Visits

Bid Reviews

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Superior Construction in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a motivated team member to support estimators in bids and budgets for heavy civil and highway projects. You will gain hands-on experience with plan reading, takeoffs, and budgeting, while attending pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a construction or engineering program; this full-time role offers exposure to subcontractor evaluation, data analysis, and project controls, with a focus on professional development in