Pre-Construction Internship

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Sterling Construction in San Antonio, TX is looking for a Pre-Construction Intern. This hands-on role is ideal for a Junior or Senior pursuing Construction Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, offering exposure to heavy civil estimating and pre-construction processes.

You'll work alongside our estimating and pre-construction team, learn to read plans, gather pricing, and gain experience with CAD/BIM and estimating software, preparing you for a career in construction management.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in heavy civil construction, estimating, or pre-construction.
• Comfortable with numbers and learning quantity takeoffs.
• Exposure to CAD/BIM/estimating software is a plus; we don't expect you to know everything coming in.

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

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Eager to learn

Education

Pursuing Construction Management or Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Texas Sterling Construction is looking for a Pre-Construction Intern to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field who is interested in learning more about heavy civil construction and building a career in estimating and pre-construction.

This is not an internship where you'll spend your time watching from the sidelines. You'll work alongside our estimating and pre-construction team and gain hands-on experience with the work that goes into building a project before construction ever begins.

Build More Than Your Resume

Our goal is to give you real-world experience that helps prepare you for a career after graduation. You'll have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced estimators, understand how heavy civil projects are bid, and develop skills you can carry into a future role in estimating, project engineering, or construction management.

For the right person, this internship can be the beginning of a long-term career with Texas Sterling Construction.

Position Description

What You'll Learn & Do

• 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

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field
• Interest in heavy civil construction, estimating, or pre-construction
• Basic understanding of construction plans and terminology is helpful but not required
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Excel, estimating software, or similar programs is a plus - we don't expect you to know everything coming in
• 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, learn, and take on increasing responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.