Beyond the Textbook: A Construction Estimating Intern Job in Maitland
By SEU Team • September 3, 2025 • Category: Construction & Skilled Trades
Are you ready to swap theory for real-world experience and launch your construction career? This is your chance to go beyond the textbook. We are offering a paid construction estimating intern position in Maitland designed to give you the hands-on skills you need to succeed in the industry.
Consequently, this isn’t about making coffee; it’s about learning the financial backbone of construction projects from day one.
What You Will Do and Learn
As a Construction Estimating Intern, you will work directly with senior estimators and project managers. You will gain invaluable experience in the full lifecycle of a construction bid. Ultimately, your responsibilities will grow to include:
- Assisting in the preparation of detailed cost estimates.
- Performing quantity take-offs from blueprints and project plans.
- Contacting suppliers and subcontractors for pricing information.
- Learning to use industry-standard estimating software.
- Participating in bid review meetings and project hand-offs.
Why This Internship is a Career-Defining Opportunity
This is more than just a temporary role; it’s a direct pathway into a high-demand field. Construction estimating is a critical skill in the industry, and this internship provides the foundation for a successful and lucrative career in construction management. Furthermore, you will be building a professional network from your very first day.
The Ideal Candidate: Are You a Fit?
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about building a career in construction management. The ideal candidate for this construction estimating intern role will have:
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong analytical mindset and excellent math skills.
- The ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and drawings.
- Eagerness to learn and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
About the Work Environment in Maitland
You will join a dynamic and supportive team in our Maitland office. We believe in mentorship and providing a structured learning environment. In fact, our goal is to give our interns the tools and confidence they need to become future leaders in the construction industry.
Ready to Build Your Future?
If you’re ready to lay the foundation for a successful construction career, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This paid internship is your first step into a larger world.
Building futures, connecting talent. Your success is our mission.