Project Engineer Intern: Estimating & PM in Construction

Midwest Insulation LLC; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan with company "<

Job summary

Midwest Insulation is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support our Preconstruction and Project Management Teams in preparing accurate cost estimates and executing a variety of projects. You will develop takeoffs, understand project scopes, and help create bid packages while learning project management responsibilities.

The role runs for at least 10 weeks, 15–25 hours per week, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science)
• Strong interest in construction, preconstruction and/or estimating
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and drafting
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Strong communication and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist on projects of varying size and complexity
• Review plans, specifications, and related documents
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and preliminary estimates
• Help prepare bid packages and manage bid documentation
• Support clear and complete handoffs of estimates to the sales and project management teams
• Read and interpret architectural drawings
• Input project data into Plan Swift and Excel
• Compose and track RFIs
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor proposals
• Ensure timely and complete estimate submissions
• Assist with project management tasks

Skills

Strong work ethic

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PlanSwift

Excel

Outlook

Adobe PDF

Job description

Midwest Insulation is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support our Preconstruction and Project Management Teams in preparing accurate cost estimates and executing a variety of projects. You will develop takeoffs, understand project scopes, and help create bid packages while learning project management responsibilities.

The role runs for at least 10 weeks, 15–25 hours per week, with potential for renewal.