Estimating Intern (Summer 2026)

MasTec • Fargo, ND

72d • $18

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the estimating department task related to gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in estimates and preparing routine estimates under general supervision. This internship experience will start the end of May 2026 and end mid August 2026. This is an in office position located in Fargo, ND or Indianapolis, IN.

Requirements

• Sophomore or Junior students currently enrolled in an Associates or Bachelor's degree program in Architectural Drafting & Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Previous construction experience or internship experience is preferred.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.9 in relevant coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Estimating Software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and document project activities.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimators assigned to projects with various tasks and complete assignments in agreed upon time frame.
• Aide with quantity surveys, take-offs and design/plan review.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations or scheduling input as required for the assignments.
• Aide with computing cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Assist in compiling historical cost data for projects.
• Become familiar with estimating software.
• Collaborate with scheduling department for project schedule creation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation $18/hour
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees