Project Estimator Intern - Washington D.C.
About The Position
Project Estimator Intern - Washington D.C. Who We Are: Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfillment of our most valuable asset-our employees. Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025, and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years. In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together. What You’ll Do: It is our pleasure to welcome you to MCN’s Internship program for the summer of 2025. During your internship, you will have a general overview of the different phases in construction, and different types of contracts between the entities involved (owner, architect, general contractor, etc.). From the bidding phase to buyout, you will learn to read construction plans and specifications, manage subcontractor relationships, and learn about owner RFP's (request for Proposal) and the different exhibits and requirements involved. You will use Planswift for quantity take-offs for inhouse budgets, learn how to write scopes, and familiarize yourself with tally sheets and basis of estimate .
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Organized, with great attention to detail
- Experience with Excel and MS Office Programs
- Strong and proactive communication (written, phone, and in person)
- Ability to work well with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and the community
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Engineering, or related field preferred
Benefits
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
