Apply on Employer Site

The Christman Company · 1 week ago

Estimating Intern (Summer 2026)

Lansing, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Christman Company is offering an internship program for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry. As an Estimating Engineer Intern, you will support the preconstruction team by developing project planning skills and engaging in various estimating tasks.

CommercialConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

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

Assist the project planning team develop 4D models, Facility Asset Management Models, and utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies

Qualification

2D On-Screen Takeoff3D QTO technologiesConstruction pricingBIMProject planningLeadership rolesTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

Active, full-time Sophomore-Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field of study

Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry

3.0 GPA or above

Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations or extracurricular club activities