Construction Cost Management Intern - Summer 2026

Cumming Group • San Diego, CA

4d • $30 - $38

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! Cost Apprentice is still working on their undergraduate degree and working with us either as an intern or on a part-time basis. The Cost Apprentice assists the cost & commercial management team to complete deliverables successfully by organizing, reviewing, and preparing documents as assigned under the direct supervision of a Senior Cost Manager or above. The cost apprentice will get exposure to our service lines and understanding of the role of cost & commercial management in the successful delivery of projects while learning the skills required.

Requirements

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Receive work direction and works independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus.
• Currently enrolled in a degree in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
• No prior experience required

Nice To Haves

• Registration with Professional organizations (AACE, RICS, ASPE, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project deliverables in provision of Cost & Commercial management services
• Maintain Cost & Commercial Management files in an organized manner, according to company standards and process.
• Assist as needed with preparing documents for proposals, presentations, and Cost & Commercial Management submissions under the direct supervision of the Cost & Commercial Management team.
• Submit requests for pricing from vendors and sub-contractors for specific scopes, products, and services.
• Carry out pricing research.
• Develop understanding of methods of measurement, delivery methods, construction technology and contracts.
• Enroll in professional organization and commence training for accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees