Estimating Intern

 

 

Job ID:  518123

Non-Exempt

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

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Job Summary

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking an Estimating Intern to support our estimating team during the summer term. This internship provides hands-on experience in how infrastructure and construction projects are reviewed, scoped, and prepared for bid while working closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

 

What You Will Learn

 

• How to review plan sets, identify project scope, and support the preparation of accurate cost estimates.
• How estimating teams request, evaluate, and track vendor pricing using tools such as Smartsheet.
• How cross-functional collaboration, organization, and attention to detail contribute to successful project delivery.

 

This position is expected to start in-person around May 2026 and continue through the entire summer term (i.e., May 2026 through August 2026). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.

 

Job Location

 

• This is an onsite position located in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Assist the Estimating Manager and estimating team with multiple projects concurrently to support timely bid preparation.
• Review and update Smartsheet records, ensuring project names and details accurately align with plan sets.
• Check estimating records to determine whether jobs were previously quoted.
• Review construction plans to identify and highlight relevant structures and scope elements.
• Prepare and distribute requests for vendor quotes, follow up as needed, and assist with reviewing vendor pricing to ensure alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Support the estimating team during hand-off meetings by helping ensure required information and documentation are complete, scope is clearly defined, and estimate values are confirmed.
• Provide general administrative and project support, including miscellaneous tasks as needed to support the team’s daily workflow. 

 

Job Requirements

 

• Sophomore through Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Concrete Industry Management (Preferred), Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or another related field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documents and data accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic computer proficiency, including comfort with spreadsheets, document management, and standard office software.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions when clarification is needed, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated reliability, a positive attitude, and a strong willingness to learn.

 

Compensation

 

• The hourly pay rate is $25/hr.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings progra