Estimating Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

The Christman Company

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in. The Christman Company is looking for Estimating Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program in our Sterling, Virginia region!

What You Will Do

As an Estimating Engineer Intern, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to: Read and interpret drawings and project specifications Survey/quantify materials from drawings Develop knowledge of 2D On-Screen Takeoff/3D QTO technologies and our estimating platform Organize quantity takeoffs for ease of audit Estimate interiors Learn basic structural/civil estimating at Design Development /Construction level drawings Contact/follow-up with trade contractors/suppliers for pricing Utilize the latest collaboration software for document control and distribution Develop knowledge of construction pricing Make recommendations for software upgrades Make recommendations for database pricing changes Become familiar with the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, how they interact with the architecture and support the function of a building. Participate in active project site visits. Experience in-progress construction processes and apply that knowledge in the planning effort. 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

What You Will Bring to the Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include: Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a r