Estimating Intern: Build Budgets & Bids

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co., Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking an Estimating Intern to support the estimating team with costings, documentation, and coordination.

This full-time, in-person internship offers hands-on experience in quantity take-offs, subcontractor coordination, product research, and database management. You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of construction processes, materials, systems, and terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking and analysis.
• Familiarity with estimating tools such as Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and cost comparisons; compile estimates for materials, labor, and systems.
• Manage subcontractor lists, conduct product research, and maintain estimating databases.
• Conduct site visits to collect data and analyze historical cost data for bids.
• Prepare and reconcile cost estimates against past projects and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support bid development and participate in estimate reviews and value engineering.
• Use cost-monitoring systems to identify risks and variances.
• Maintain updates in estimating databases and project files.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Interest in construction estimating

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Consigli Construction Co., Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking an Estimating Intern to support the estimating team with costings, documentation, and coordination.

This full-time, in-person internship offers hands-on experience in quantity take-offs, subcontractor coordination, product research, and database management. You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with estimating tools.