What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Estimating (Industrial, San Antonio) position at Alterman Group Inc?
Your Life at Alterman
During your internship at Alterman, you’ll have the chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape our communities. As a company where safety is our core value, you’ll be immersed in a culture that prioritizes the well-being of every team member while fostering innovation and collaboration. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where building relationships and striving for continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than just an internship—it’s an opportunity to grow, gain real-world experience, and make a difference with a company wired for excellence.
What We're Looking For In You
• Must be a current student working toward degree in construction-related program
• Interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and/or estimating is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, and collaboration skills required
Your role as an Estimating Intern
The Estimating Intern supports the Estimating team in developing and preparing cost estimates of materials for various electrical projects. This internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to the electrical construction industry, preparing candidates for a potential future role in estimating.
· Assist with downloading and organizing bid documents into electronic files as directed by Estimating Manager and other Estimators.
· Review bid documents to support the accurate quantification and estimation of costs for electrical items provided in the bid package.
· Attend pre-bid meetings to observe and gather relevant information, as needed.
· Assist in quantifying electrical items as per the bid package.
· Support the preparation of bills of material for vendor quotations.
· Collaborate with Estimators on assembling the final estimate for presentation to the customer.
· Assist in preparing proposals, scope of work letters, and Request for Proposal (RFP) response packages.
· Participate in site walks and observe ongoing projects to see how drawings translate to actual construction.
· Learn to identify key construction elements and compare them with project plans and specifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Junior status or above
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Remain calm and focused in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work within the hours of Monday through Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm
Wage: Paid, competitive
