Cost Management Intern: Real Projects & Growth

Cumming Group; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group, a leading cost management consultancy, is seeking an Intern in Cost Management in Aliso Viejo, CA. You will support the Cost & Commercial team on diverse projects, gaining exposure to pricing, proposals, measurement methods, and contracting practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-growing firm that values initiative, teamwork, and client service. This internship includes maintaining project files, requesting vendor pricing, drafting proposal documents, and

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication is required.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and clients.
• Proactive self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new ones.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and learn quickly.
• Strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project deliverables for Cost & Commercial management.
• Maintain Cost & Commercial Management files per company standards.
• Assist with preparing documents for proposals and submissions under supervision.
• Submit requests for pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Carry out pricing research.
• Develop understanding of measurement methods, delivery methods, contracts.
• Enroll in professional organization and commence training for accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance during normal business hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Self-development

Goal orientation

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Construction CM Engineering QS Architecture related field

Job description

Cumming Group, a leading cost management consultancy, is seeking an Intern in Cost Management in Aliso Viejo, CA. You will support the Cost & Commercial team on diverse projects, gaining exposure to pricing, proposals, measurement methods, and contracting practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-growing firm that values initiative, teamwork, and client service. This internship includes maintaining project files, requesting vendor pricing, drafting proposal documents, and