Estimating Intern: Dive into Bid Prep & Preconstruction

Hensel Phelps; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit toward graduation

Competitive wage

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a civil/construction-focused student for its summer estimating internship in Houston. The program provides hands-on experience, a competitive wage, and potential credit toward graduation.

You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimates under close supervision, while learning Excel templates, Prolog, Primavera, On-Screen Take-Off, SAGE, Assemble, and AutoDesk software.

Qualifications

• Candidates are preferred to be pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera, On-Screen Take-Off, SAGE, Assemble, and AutoDesk Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quantity takeoffs with the detail necessary to build an estimate which accurately reflects required labor, material, equipment and other subcontract categories
• Assist in securing bid scopes and pricing for estimates by soliciting bids from vendors and subcontractors
• Assist estimators in putting together bids, writing contracts, etc
• Help with reviewing specifications for project requirements including products, materials, execution deadlines, etc
• Assist with writing bid manuals
• Help with maintaining cost databases
• Obtain pre-qualification information from subcontractors
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel templates

Prolog

Primavera

On-Screen Take-Off

SAGE

Assemble

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a civil/construction-focused student for its summer estimating internship in Houston. The program provides hands-on experience, a competitive wage, and potential credit toward graduation.

You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimates under close supervision, while learning Excel templates, Prolog, Primavera, On-Screen Take-Off, SAGE, Assemble, and AutoDesk software.