Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

60d • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking to get your start in the world of estimating As an Assistant Estimator Intern youll help our team develop precise project bids and gain hands on experience with fire alarm systems Youll collaborate with experienced Estimators learn the full bidding process and help identify project opportunities that drive business growth This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and learn more about the industry In our summer internship program youll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns including a jobsite ride along mentorship opportunities Insights Discovery workshop and more Our internship program lasts 12 weeks with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma
• Currently enrolled in a two year or four year related degree program Union JATC education
• Ability to learn and gain a working knowledge of codes in the limited energyelectrical discipline
• Willing to learn and grow from constructive feedback
• Ability to learn to read and interpret specs and blueprints
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and computer programs such as MS Project Google Suite Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with competing customer needs
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide sufficiently to perform standard mathematical calculations

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance and mentorship of the Estimating team to learn and understand the bidding process
• Assist in performing take offs entering into the ProEst estimating system to support the estimating team
• Help prepare accurate plan & spec and design build estimates for a range of projects
• Identify and evaluate bid opportunities that align with our company standards by assisting with the following
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure they align with our approved systems and product list
• Identify opportunities that stretch our deployment through project management and field teams
• Identify projects that bring in new customers to expand our client base
• Help secure projects that grow our business in existing markets or help us expand into new ones
• Assist in analyzing the financial impact of new customers and markets to help ensure project success
• Learn and understand the difference between revenue and profit and develop the ability to assess if opportunities will be within an acceptable group margin
• Develop document and communicate the trade specific scope of work with exclusions and clarifications
• Review all architectural structural mechanical and specialty systems drawing and specifications and input requirements into a recap spreadsheet
• Alongside the Estimator review all project documents including the contract ensuring the contract is also reviewed by legal counsel
• Source and qualify subcontractors compiling a list of at least three per trade when possible
• Develop subcontractor and material scopes as well as compile a list of required materials and equipment as it relates to the project including equipment rentals lifts and tools
• Communicate RFP scope and coordination items
• Perform detailed quantity take offs price and labor on all items
• Perform change order estimates
• Assist in the development of budget estimates
• Understand plan for constructability material handling pre fabrication means and methods identify risks
• Identify customercontractor specific requirements safety background checks andor system enrollment
• Participate in key project milestones including attending pre bid conferences and walk throughs project turnover and setup and post project reviews
• Review project schedule and phasing requirements
• Assist the team in developing standardized assemblies and unit costs
• Collaborate with other roles and groups internally

Benefits

• Well being youre offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Professional Development we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program
• Community Involvement our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
• Earned Sick and Safe Time ESST accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees