Estimating Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Christman Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC invites current undergraduates to join our Summer Internship Program as Estimating Engineer Interns. You will participate in team-based planning, read drawings, quantify materials, and explore 2D/3D takeoff, BIM, VR, and AR technologies while supporting project stakeholders.

You will work with architects, engineers, and trade partners to learn estimating processes, site visits, and database pricing changes, while developing foundational skills across

Qualifications

• Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is preferred.
• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of a high performance project planning team.
• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Survey/quantify materials from drawings.
• Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform.
• Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit.
• Estimate interiors.
• Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development/Construction level drawings.
• Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing.
• Utilize collaboration software for document control and distribution.
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing.
• Make recommendations for software upgrades and database pricing changes.
• Familiarize with mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and their interaction with architecture.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree prerequisites

Tools

2D On-Screen Takeoff

3D QTO

BIM

VR/AR

Estimating platform

Job description

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG)! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in. Christman Building Innovation Group is looking for Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program! The program includes team-based planning, estimating, problem solving, and working closely with architects, engineers and project stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Become an integral part of a high performance project planning team
• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications
• Survey/quantify materials from drawings
• Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform
• Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit
• Estimate interiors
• Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development /Construction level drawings
• Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing
• Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution
• Develop knowledge of construction pricing
• Make recommendations for software upgrades
• Make recommendations for database pricing changes
• Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building.
• Participate in active project site visits.
• Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort.
• Virtual Design & Construction (BIM) concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is preferred.
• Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Christman family of companies is an Affimitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

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Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies' expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.

Interested in exploring a career with Christman? We're looking for talented people who are passionate about construction and who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration.