Estimating Intern: Build Costs, Takeoffs & Bids

Consigli Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction is seeking an Estimating Intern to support the estimating team in a hands-on, in-person internship in Washington, DC. You will assist with quantity take-offs, pricing, and cost comparisons while gaining experience across materials, labor, and project systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams, conduct site data collection, and help maintain bid documentation and cost databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of construction processes, materials, systems, and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking and analysis.
• Familiarity with estimating tools (Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) is a plus.
• Experience organizing bid documentation and cost databases.
• Basic knowledge of unit pricing and cost estimating principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and cost comparisons; compile estimates.
• Manage subcontractor lists and contacts, research products and suppliers, maintain estimating records.
• Conduct site visits to collect data and analyze historical cost data to support bids.
• Prepare and reconcile cost estimates against previous projects and monitor actual vs. estimated expenditures.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout estimating process.
• Support bid development by preparing expenditure statements and tender documentation.
• Use cost-monitoring systems to identify risks or variances and support decisions.
• Maintain updates in estimating databases and project files for smooth workflows.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Industry interest

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Consigli Construction is seeking an Estimating Intern to support the estimating team in a hands-on, in-person internship in Washington, DC. You will assist with quantity take-offs, pricing, and cost comparisons while gaining experience across materials, labor, and project systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams, conduct site data collection, and help maintain bid documentation and cost databases.