Estimating Intern

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Columbia, MO, USA
In-Office
Internship
Transportation • Defense • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Supports construction estimators by reviewing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, preparing cost estimates and bid proposals, monitoring project costs, and communicating with crews and subcontractors. The intern collaborates across teams, follows safety protocols during potential site visits, and gains practical experience with construction estimating software while balancing academic commitments.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Estimating Intern to join our team. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in construction estimating while balancing their academic commitments. As a part-time student worker, you will work alongside experienced estimators, learn valuable skills, and contribute to the success of our project bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with Cost Estimates: Support the estimating team in reviewing project plans, specifications, and other documents to help determine scope of work and costs.
  • Bid Proposal Support: Help preform takeoffs prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for construction projects under supervision.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with other departments and stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and complete.
  • Cost Monitoring: Assist in tracking and analyzing project costs, and help flag potential cost overruns.
  • Communication: Communicate regularly with crew members, subcontractors, and team members to support project schedules and budgets.
  • Follow Safety Protocols: Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines, including wearing protective gear as required when performing site visits.
  • Learn and Develop Skills: Take advantage of on-the-job learning opportunities to build estimating knowledge and skills, including exposure to estimating software.
     

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a university program, college, or technical school in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
     
  • Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Basic knowledge of construction or estimating concepts is a plus but not required.
  • Punctuality and reliability are essential.
  • Familiarity with estimating software (e.g. InEight, HeavyBid, HCSS, Bid2Win, Agtek, Planswift, Bluebeam) is a plus but not required.
     

Duration
Typically May–August
 

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunity for skill development and advancement within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a university, college, or technical school program in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Basic knowledge of construction or estimating concepts.
  • Familiarity with estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid, HCSS, Bid2Win, Agtek, Planswift, or Bluebeam.
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MO
1,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Emery Sapp & Sons is a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor specializing in infrastructure projects such as excavation, grading, underground utilities, and bridge construction.

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