Estimating Intern: Learn Bids, Costs & Preconstruction

HENSEL PHELPS; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking an estimating intern to support the daily activities of an entry‑level estimator under close supervision. You will help prepare cost estimates, bid forms, and preliminary and final bids as part of the preconstruction/bidding process.

The internship offers extended evaluation of fit for a long and successful career with Hensel Phelps after graduation. Strong analytical, software, and communication skills will help you contribute to ongoing projects across the nation.

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
• Strong communication skills

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel templates

Prolog

Primavera

On-Screen Take-Off

SAGE

Assemble

AutoDesk Suite

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel based templates

Prolog

Primavera

On-Screen Take-Off

SAGE

Assemble

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking an estimating intern to support the daily activities of an entry‑level estimator under close supervision. You will help prepare cost estimates, bid forms, and preliminary and final bids as part of the preconstruction/bidding process.

The internship offers extended evaluation of fit for a long and successful career with Hensel Phelps after graduation. Strong analytical, software, and communication skills will help you contribute to ongoing projects across the nation.