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Preconstruction Engineer Intern

CompanyCore Builders
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the preconstruction team by performing quantity take-offs, assisting in pricing and bidding, and coordinating with subcontractors. They will also contribute to process improvements and document project performance data to enhance company operations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
63
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CORE Builders has constructed and rehabbed over 4,000 apartments, townhomes, and single family houses in over 20 different communities. CORE Builders' projects range from eight story concrete mid-rise buildings, multi-family apartments over podiums to single family home subdivisions. We are specialists in multi-story, multi-family construction over podium and wraps. We are accomplished at working with City, County, and State building codes and regulations. Many of our projects have had prevailing wage requirements, city hiring requirements, and First Source hiring requirements and we are comfortable and competent at managing the paperwork and documentation required by the governing agencies. We Love Building Better Communities!
About the Role

Position Summary: 

As a Preconstruction Engineer Intern, you will support the preconstruction team by preparing estimates for various projects, sharing responsibility for cost accuracy, with the project team.  The internship offers hand-on experience, working closely with our estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating Support

  • Performs quantity take-offs.
  • Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
  • Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and document these clarifications.
  • Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
  • Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
  • Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
  • After the bid, collect and organize all bid information for future reference.
  • Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.

 

Subcontractor Analysis for Bids

  • Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
  • Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
  • Participate in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids.

 

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive process improvements and innovation in construction methods, materials, and technology
  • Analyze project performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, and apply this knowledge to enhance company operations

 

Interpersonal

  • Contribute to positive workplace embodying CORE Builders Vision Of Success
  • Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines

 

Professional Development

  • Demonstrate punctuality and a collaborative spirit
  • Attending team meetings with a collaborative spirit.
  • Learn construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA 30)
  • Develop written and verbal communication skills


Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute

 

Additional Information:

  • This is a summer internship position expected to run approximately 9 to 12 weeks, depending on the intern's start date. Internships will typically begin in May or June and conclude in August.
  • This is an hourly internship position.
  • Local candidates only; relocation is not available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

 

Anticipated Hourly Rate:

 $30.00 per hour

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORE Builders is an equal opportunity employer. CORE Builders shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

CORE Builders does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs unless directly requested by our Director of Human Resources. CORE Builders’ employees and hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies. Any resumes submitted without a direct, specific and written request will be considered unsolicited and the property of CORE Builders. The submittal will not be subject to any contract obligations, including fees.

Key Skills
EstimatingQuantity take-offsBiddingConstruction managementProcoreBluebeamMicrosoft Office SuiteSubcontractor analysisCost accuracyConstruction documentsCommunicationOrganizational skills
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringManagement & Leadership