Estimating Intern — Hands-On Bid & BOM Training

Royal Electric Company; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Electric Company is seeking an Estimating Intern for our Sacramento office starting Summer 2027. You will support the Estimating team with plans review, quantity takeoffs, and vendor communications to prepare accurate bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and learning the estimating life cycle from experienced estimators while working in a desk-based, safe environment. Some familiarity with Bluebeam or Live Count is a plus.

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

• Reading plans and performing quantity takeoffs.
• Sub-contractor and vendor outreach.
• Review technical specifications for project requirements.
• Build a bill of materials for vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with lead estimator about bid progression to ensure take offs, quotes, and BOMs are ready on time.
• Learn the Estimating life cycle from experienced estimators.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing higher education in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Live Count

Job description

Royal Electric Company is seeking an Estimating Intern for our Sacramento office starting Summer 2027. You will support the Estimating team with plans review, quantity takeoffs, and vendor communications to prepare accurate bids.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and learning the estimating life cycle from experienced estimators while working in a desk-based, safe environment. Some familiarity with Bluebeam or Live Count is a plus.