Cost Management Intern

AtkinsRéalis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in New York, NY, is seeking a Cost Management Intern for Spring 2027 to gain hands-on experience in cost data analysis, pricing, and reporting for infrastructure and energy projects. The role emphasizes accuracy and integrity in cost assessments while supporting project teams.

You will perform pricing investigations, review outputs for errors, and assist with scope and schedule cost evaluations, analytics, and stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 60 hours toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, finance, or related field from an ABET-accredited program by Spring 2027.
• No prior work experience required if enrolled in a related degree program.
• Basic computer skills and math ability; eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform material pricing investigations to gather cost data.
• Review cost management outputs for math or logic errors.
• Assist cost managers with cost-related assessments of project scope and schedule.
• Analyze cost data and modeling as needed for multiple projects.
• Support preparation of cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited program (civil eng./architecture/ construction management/ finance)

60 hours toward Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cost Management Intern – Spring 2027 | AtkinsRéalis

The Tone: This is an internship at AtkinsRéalis, located in New York, NY. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in cost management, supporting the foundational work that helps shape critical infrastructure and energy systems for a better future.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $25–$31 hourly
• Mission: This role is dedicated to assisting cost managers in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cost-related assessments, pricing, and reporting for projects.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Investigations: Perform material pricing investigations to gather necessary cost data.
• Review: Review cost management outputs to identify and correct math or logic errors.
• Support: Assist cost managers with cost-related assessments of project scope and schedule.
• Analytics: Perform cost data analytics review and modeling, as required for various projects.
• Reporting: Support in the preparation of comprehensive cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Must have completed 60 hours towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, finance, or a related field from an ABET accredited program by the start of the Spring 2027 internship.
• Experience: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in a related technical field.
• Skills: Basic computer skills are required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases, along with math skills to perform simple calculations, and a willingness to learn.