Intern Project Estimator

The Hagerman Group; Smyrna (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hagerman Group is seeking a Project Estimator Intern to support the estimating team on commercial construction bids in Louisville. You will gain hands-on experience with quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and preconstruction processes while learning the fundamentals of bidding in a collaborative setting.

Join a team that values mentoring and a strong local culture, with opportunities to contribute to bid packages, propose value improvements, and participate in bid reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction and estimating.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office; exposure to construction management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimators with quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• Review project drawings, specs, and documents to understand scope of work.
• Help maintain estimate files, bid documents, and subcontractor databases.
• Support subcontractor outreach and communications for pricing and bids.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE or related

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

CMiC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build a Better Future - Starting Here

At Hagerman, we don’t just build buildings - we build communities, careers, and futures. If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Executive who wants their work to matter beyond the numbers, we invite you to join our Fishers team, where collaboration, trust, and purpose define how we work every day.

Why Hagerman - and why Louisville

Hagerman has been shaping Indiana communities for more than a century. From schools and healthcare facilities to civic and commercial spaces, our projects are designed to serve people - and we take that responsibility seriously.

Our Louisville team is known for its:

• Strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect
• Deep roots in the local community
• Genuine pride in building projects that improve lives
• A shared commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and doing the right thing

People join Hagerman for our reputation. They stay for our culture, values, and authentic commitment to building a better future for the communities we serve.

The Project Estimator Internwill work alongside our estimating team to support the preparation of accurate and competitive bids for commercial construction projects. This role provides hands‑on experience in quantity take‑offs, subcontractor outreach, and cost analysis while learning the fundamentals of preconstruction and estimating in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist estimators with quantity take-offs and material, labor, and equipment cost analysis.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and documents to understand scope of work.
• Help maintain and organize estimate files, bid documents, and subcontractor databases.
• Support subcontractor outreach and communications for pricing and bid participation.
• Assist with assembling bid packages, proposals, and presentations.
• Participate in bid reviews and strategy meetings with the estimating team.
• Gain exposure to preconstruction processes, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Contribute to team discussions and provide input on project planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management , Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC ) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

This position could be assigned to work on a school project in Indiana. Per Indiana law, certain convictions, offenses, or child welfare interactions may disqualify an individual from working in or around a school setting.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.