Pre-Construction Intern: Learn Estimating & CAD/BIM

Austin NAWIC; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is offering a student internship focused on pre-construction and estimating. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and reviewing project documents to learn how costs are developed.

You will gain hands-on exposure to CAD, BIM, and estimating software while supporting the team and participating in pre-bid discussions. This role emphasizes learning and increasing responsibility in heavy civil construction.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a construction-related degree
• Interest in heavy civil construction, estimating, or pre-construction
• Basic understanding of construction plans and terminology helpful but not required
• Exposure to CAD/BIM/Excel/estimating software is a plus
• Comfortable working with numbers and learning quantity takeoffs
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Eager to ask questions and take on increasing responsibility

Responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation
• Learn how 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 our team
• Assist with preparing drawings, layouts, reports, and other 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

Comfortable with numbers

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Dependable with a strong work ethic

Eager to ask questions

Quantity takeoffs

Education

Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is offering a student internship focused on pre-construction and estimating. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and reviewing project documents to learn how costs are developed.

You will gain hands-on exposure to CAD, BIM, and estimating software while supporting the team and participating in pre-bid discussions. This role emphasizes learning and increasing responsibility in heavy civil construction.