Estimating Intern

The estimating intern responsible for supporting the preconstruction team during the bid and budget development process. The primary focus will be assisting with subcontractor coordination, document review, and budget analysis while gaining hands-on experience with estimating tools, construction documents, and industry best practices. Location Charlotte, NC Office Charlotte Job ID 1147 Specific Responsibilities Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets. Analyze & document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans & specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project. Formulate & coordinate project bid campaigns via BidNet (Harkins’ in-house FTP site); i.e. Select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions; Develop, coordinate, & issue all project correspondence to the project principles (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, & Subcontractors); Collect, analyze, & submit all project RFI’s to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors; etc. Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for specific trades divisions 2 thru 14. Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout all trades within the 16 divisions and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements. Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects. Perform additional duties as assigned. Essential Job Duties Perform commercial and multi-family construction take-offs. Assist with analyzing and coordinating plans and specifications. Perform site analysis, cut fill studies, and geotechnical analysis. Solicit subcontractor proposals and scope review for incoming bids. Ability to interact and communicate professionally and ethically with all parties associated with the project. Preferred Qualifications Coursework towards a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering. Experienced with Microsoft Excel, and Word. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Project, Blue Beam, and On Screen Takeoff a plus. Basic knowledge of construction terminology and blue print reading. Organized, superior math skills, and detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and cope with many issues. Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to interact and function professionally with all parties. Compensation For this role, the base salary range is $20/hr

Created: 2026-03-04