Electrical Construction Intern - Cost & Bid Planning

ArchKey Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Construction Management Intern to gain hands‑on experience in evaluating project requirements and supporting installation and project initiatives with the regional team.

You’ll assist with quantity takeoffs and cost calculations, review plans and specifications for estimates, collaborate with project teams, and help research vendor pricing while building professional skills for a career in electrical construction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a college program related to the internship function.
• Demonstrated interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic project management training preferred.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, judgment, flexibility, resourcefulness, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Open to receiving professional feedback for continuous improvement.
• Solid written communication including documentation and report preparation.
• Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity, independent problem-solving, detail orientation and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material cost calculations for various construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Research vendor pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.
• Participate in bid preparations and pre-construction planning meetings

Skills

Reading contracts & specs

Effective communication

Team player

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; enrolled in college program related to internship

Job description

ArchKey Solutions in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Construction Management Intern to gain hands‑on experience in evaluating project requirements and supporting installation and project initiatives with the regional team.

You’ll assist with quantity takeoffs and cost calculations, review plans and specifications for estimates, collaborate with project teams, and help research vendor pricing while building professional skills for a career in electrical construction.