About the role#
Cahill Contractors is hiring for a Summer 2027 Estimating Internship. This is a full-time, paid position based in our Oakland office. You will work in a hybrid capacity, with a minimum of three days per week spent in the office.
What you'll do#
- Perform quantity take-offs with a focus on accuracy.
- Communicate directly with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare documents for subcontractors to use for budgeting and bidding.
- Create scopes of work for construction trades.
- Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for completeness.
- Negotiate pricing and assist with pricing qualifications.
- Help assemble final estimates and GMPs for client submission.
- Identify and develop value engineering opportunities for clients and architects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree program is preferred.
- Ability to review and understand construction plans and specifications.
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks within provided deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakland, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office).
- Compensation: $27.50 per hour.
About Cahill Contractors
Cahill Contractors is a general contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1911, the firm operates as a woman and family owned business. It employs between 201 and 500 people. The company focuses on residential, commercial, and educational construction projects.
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