Preconstruction Intern - Hands-On Project Planning

Wayne State University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated Preconstruction Intern in Buffalo, NY. This role provides hands-on experience in the preconstruction process, including estimating and project planning. Interns will assist in quantity take-offs and cost estimating, support bid solicitation, and maintain project documentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in relevant fields and possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. This internship will offer mentorship and exposure to dynamic construction environments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in preconstruction.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quantity take-offs and cost estimating.
• Support bid solicitation from subcontractors.
• Prepare and organize bid packages.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Maintain project documentation and logs.
• Conduct research on project costs and materials.
• Learn to use industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated Preconstruction Intern in Buffalo, NY. This role provides hands-on experience in the preconstruction process, including estimating and project planning. Interns will assist in quantity take-offs and cost estimating, support bid solicitation, and maintain project documentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in relevant fields and possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. This internship will offer mentorship and exposure to dynamic construction environments.