Estimating Internship: Learn Takeoffs, Bids & Site Walks

Leopardo Construction; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leopardo Construction invites applicants for a summer 2027 Estimating Internship in our Illinois office. The role focuses on supporting the estimating team with quantity take-offs, bid analysis, and subcontractor outreach.

You will participate in Leopardo’s intern training program spanning operations, administration, and sales/marketing activities, while gaining hands-on site exposure and learning best practices in construction estimation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Basic understanding of estimating processes and procurement.
• Familiarity with bid documents and subcontractor selection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs; develop RFIs as required.
• Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
• Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using Building Connected to attain the per trade requirements.
• Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Bid documents review

Subcontract bidding

Field verification

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Construction Management

Tools

Building Connected

Job description

Leopardo Construction invites applicants for a summer 2027 Estimating Internship in our Illinois office. The role focuses on supporting the estimating team with quantity take-offs, bid analysis, and subcontractor outreach.

You will participate in Leopardo’s intern training program spanning operations, administration, and sales/marketing activities, while gaining hands-on site exposure and learning best practices in construction estimation.