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CompanyThe Shaw Group, LLC
LocationThe Woodlands
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Estimating Intern will assist the team in preparing cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, and reviewing project specifications. They will also support bid preparation, track subcontractor quotes, and maintain estimating databases.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1224
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With over 1.9 million square feet of fabrication and manufacturing capacity worldwide, The Shaw Group offers premier project delivery services, module fabrication (including engineering, design, and procurement), pipe fabrication, and pipe bending services to a diverse range of industries and industrial clients globally.
About the Role

Summary

The Estimating Intern will support the estimating team in preparing cost estimates, analyzing project specifications, and assisting with bid preparation. This role provides hands-on experience in construction/project estimating within a fast-paced environment, offering exposure to project planning, cost analysis, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
  • Support estimators in developing cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment
  • Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents
  • Help solicit and track subcontractor and supplier quotes
  • Maintain and update estimating databases and cost records
  • Assist with bid submissions and proposal documentation
  • Perform data entry and support general administrative tasks for the estimating team
  • Participate in project handoff meetings when applicable
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and safety requirements

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motions.
  • Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
Cost EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsProject SpecificationsBid PreparationData EntryProject PlanningCost AnalysisSubcontractor CoordinationSupplier QuotesAdministrative SupportConstruction Industry Standards
Categories
ConstructionAdministrativeEngineering
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