Assistant Estimating Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Assist in estimating, takeoffs, and BIM for construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• bim modeling
• 4d modeling
• vr/ar
• document control
• quantity takeoff
• interior estimating

Tasks

-Virtual Design & Construction (BIM) concentration: assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies -Make recommendations for software upgrades -Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution -Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform -Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit -Read and interpret drawings and project specifications -Survey/quantify materials from drawings -Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing -Make recommendations for database pricing changes -Estimate interiors -Develop knowledge of construction pricing

Requirements

• commercial construction
• leadership
• civil eng
• estimating
• mep
• 3.0 gpa

What You Bring

-Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is preferred. -Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities. -Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. -Participate in active project site visits. Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort. -Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, be able to use a telephone and operate a keyboard. -Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. -Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development /Construction level drawings -Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building. -Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach (with hands and arms), climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. -Minimum 3.0 GPA

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About The Christman Company

-Specializes in delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors, including industrial, residential, and government. -Provides comprehensive construction management, design-build, and real estate development services. -Has a strong portfolio in education, healthcare, and commercial real estate sectors. -Known for an innovative approach to construction with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. -Reputable for consistently delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -Operates across several states, demonstrating steady growth over its long history.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the u.s.