Estimating Intern - Desk-Based, Summer 2027

Royal Electric; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Electric invites applications for Estimating Interns in our Sacramento Office for Summer 2027, working with the Estimating team. You will gain hands-on learning, assisting with bid preparation, material takeoffs, and vendor outreach in a desk-based role with no fieldwork.

Currently enrolled in Construction Management or Engineering, you will develop skills in takeoffs, BOMs, and bid progression while collaborating with estimators and project teams. PPE is required on-site practice.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Estimating department to create a single good estimate.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Reach out to sub-contractors and vendors.
• Review technical specifications for project requirements.
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with lead estimator on bid progression and materials readiness.
• Learn the Estimating life cycle from experienced estimators.

Skills

Reading plans

Quantity takeoffs

Excel

Communication

Education

Construction Management/Engineering-related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Live Count

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Royal Electric invites applications for Estimating Interns in our Sacramento Office for Summer 2027, working with the Estimating team. You will gain hands-on learning, assisting with bid preparation, material takeoffs, and vendor outreach in a desk-based role with no fieldwork.

Currently enrolled in Construction Management or Engineering, you will develop skills in takeoffs, BOMs, and bid progression while collaborating with estimators and project teams. PPE is required on-site practice.