Estimator Intern
Primary/ Key Responsibilities
- Request material and subcontractor quotes
- Run Agtek earthwork software for takeoffs
- Use bid-opportunity platforms to identify available projects
- Utilize HCSS to price projects once all required information is gathered
- Download project documents
- Set up projects once awarded
- Absorb assistance from estimators with preparing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope requirements
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed
- Gather subcontractor and supplier pricing for bids
- Support the preparation of bid proposals, spreadsheets, and cost breakdowns
- Maintain organized estimate files, logs, and documentation
- Analyze historical cost data and update internal databases
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure accurate project information.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED; college coursework in construction, engineering, or related fields preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read or willingness to learn to read construction drawings and specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels
Essential Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Basic proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and database software
- Ability to work with numerical data and perform basic calculations
- Willingness to learn estimating software and digital takeoff tools
Work Requirements
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during active bid cycles
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
- Proficiency with computers and standard office equipment
- Ability to remain focused while working at a computer for extended periods
- Willingness to travel to job sites or other locations as needed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
What CRH Offers You
- HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BASE PAY
- COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND DISABILITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS
- GROUP RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
- AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE THAT VALUES OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND INTERNAL PROMOTION
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.