Pre-Construction Intern: Estimating & CAD/BIM Exposure

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated student for an estimating-oriented role in San Antonio, TX. You will support quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and reviewer of bid documents while learning to read complex construction plans and specifications.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to CAD, BIM, and estimating software, and collaborate with veterans on pre-construction activities, including site layouts and project discussions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Learn to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with reviewing bid documents and project requirements.
• Help gather and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Support estimators with cost information and bid documentation.
• Gain exposure to CAD, BIM, and estimating software used by the team.
• Assist with preparing drawings, layouts, reports, and supporting materials.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and project discussions when appropriate.
• Learn how estimators evaluate project scope, quantities, costs, and potential risks.
• Work with experienced construction professionals and gain exposure to the full pre-construction process.

Skills

Estimating

Pre-construction

Numbers

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication

Dependable

Work ethic

Eagerness to learn

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated student for an estimating-oriented role in San Antonio, TX. You will support quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and reviewer of bid documents while learning to read complex construction plans and specifications.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to CAD, BIM, and estimating software, and collaborate with veterans on pre-construction activities, including site layouts and project discussions.