Construction Estimating

At C&S Companies, we believe a supportive work environment, strong culture, and opportunities to grow are essential to a rewarding career. Our size allows us to provide guidance and resources without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and employee-focused workplace built on integrity, trust, accountability, and fun. This commitment extends to our Internship Program, which gives college students hands-on experience applying their technical studies and learning the ins and outs of the A/E industry. Interns take on meaningful projects that complement their academic work, helping them transition smoothly from student to professional.

We're seeking a motivated Construction Intern to support our estimating, project management, and field teams while gaining hands-on exposure to every phase of the construction process. In our inviting, interactive, team-driven environment, you'll learn through real project experience, ask questions, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build strong connections across the company. With direct mentorship, diverse project involvement, and exposure to multiple disciplines, you'll develop practical technical and field skills while experiencing the energetic, supportive culture that defines ONE C&S. As an intern at C&S, your key responsibilities will include the following activities.

Estimating & Preconstruction Support

• Assist with conceptual, hard-bid, and design-build estimating efforts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specifications, and contribute to bid tabulations.
• Prepare and distribute RFPs, track subcontractor participation, and verify bid documentation.
• Support the setup of bid opportunities in BuildingConnected and assist in managing pre-bid RFIs.

Project Management Support

• Assist Project Managers in developing schedules and tracking project milestones.
• Support project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages.
• Attend progress meetings and help follow up on action items.
• Learn how budgets are assembled, monitored, and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Become proficient with Procore, Autodesk, and other industry tools.

Field / Superintendent Support

• Gain onsite exposure with superintendents and foremen on active job sites.
• Complete daily logs, upload photos, track observations, and help manage delays/real-time issues.
• Observe resolution of field conflicts, schedule coordination, and subcontractor oversight.
• Assist in monitoring progress against the construction schedule.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have completed sophomore year of Bachelor's degree program in Construction Management or related field
• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines
• Field construction skills preferred
• Excellent personal and intellectual skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both as a team player and independently

Estimated Compensation Range: $19.00-$23.00/hour*

• Actual compensation may vary based on prior internship experience, current academic year, degree program, certifications, and geographical location.

Learn about our comprehensive Benefits

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.