Construction Internship: Estimating, PM & Field Work

Opitz Bürotechnik; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar is recruiting for our Summer 2027 Internship Program for students in civil engineering, construction engineering, or building sciences. The role offers exposure to estimating, project management, and field activities to support real project work.

Duties include understanding construction processes, quantity takeoff, submittal reviews, and preparation of project transmittals. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication and mouse skills and be prepared for site travel as

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Building Science.
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the spring semester.
• Completed college freshman year.

Responsibilities

• Gaining an understanding of the construction process.
• Participating in quantity takeoff/quantity estimating.
• Working with the submittal process: maintaining appropriate logs, reviewing and approving shop drawings and submittals.
• Preparing transmittals for distribution for project documentation.
• Assisting in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering/Civil Engineering/Building Science

Completed college freshman year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hoar is recruiting for our Summer 2027 Internship Program for students in civil engineering, construction engineering, or building sciences. The role offers exposure to estimating, project management, and field activities to support real project work.

Duties include understanding construction processes, quantity takeoff, submittal reviews, and preparation of project transmittals. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication and mouse skills and be prepared for site travel as