About the role#
This internship provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in construction project planning and estimating. You will work with project teams, architects, and engineers to learn about various building types and delivery methods. This is a full-time position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support the construction project team in daily planning and problem-solving tasks.
- Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Survey and quantify materials from drawings.
- Use 2D and 3D takeoff technologies and our internal estimating platform.
- Organize quantity takeoffs so they are easy to audit.
- Estimate interiors and learn basic structural and civil estimating.
- Contact trade contractors and suppliers to follow up on pricing.
- Use collaboration software for document control and distribution.
- Gain knowledge of construction pricing and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Make recommendations for software upgrades and database pricing changes.
- Visit active project sites to observe construction processes.
- Help the project planning team develop 4D models and Facility Asset Management Models.
- Use Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.
What you'll need#
- You are currently an active, full-time student at the sophomore, junior, or senior level.
- You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
- Experience in student organizations or extracurricular clubs is preferred.
- Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Sterling, Virginia.
- The position is paid at $23.00 per hour.
- This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship for employment visas is not available.
About The Christman Company
The Christman Company provides construction management and general contracting services. Founded in 1894, the firm operates out of Lansing, Michigan. It maintains 8 offices across the country to serve clients in sectors such as healthcare, government, education, and industrial power. The company employs 622 people.
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