Estimating Internship (Summer 2027)
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Leopardo Construction
Hoffman Estates, IL, US
Summary
The intern will assist the estimating department by reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, and developing RFIs. They will also participate in jobsite walkthroughs and analyze subcontractor bids to ensure project requirements are met.
Job Description
Leopardo is looking for individuals passionate about construction, to join our team for summer 2027. This internship will be focused in the estimating department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Assist and support Estimating in planning, directing and coordinating designated project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are met. The Estimating Intern will participate in Leopardo’s intern training program, which encompasses operational, administrative, and sales and marketing activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are essential in the daily execution of the position:
Estimating Support – responsible to assist estimating staff to:
- Review bid documents to create quantity take-offs; develop RFI’s as required.
- Participate in jobsite walkthroughs to verify actual field conditions.
- Develop a list of qualified subcontract bidders using Building Connected to attain the per trade requirements. Communicate with subcontract bidders to increase coverage if necessary.
- Receive and analyze Subcontractor bids as they relate to drawings, specifications and scope of work using bid day form.
Why Leopardo:
Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.
Leopardo is recognized as an industry leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects with innovative processes across every major sector. Founded in 1977, we’ve grown continuously and today employ hundreds of industry professionals in our offices and job sites across the nation.
One of our greatest strengths is our market diversity and expertise in managing all types of construction projects. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, major retailers, top developers, multi-family residential developers, senior living, private international airports, as well as dozens of hospitals and every major healthcare provider across the nation. With a cutting-edge blend of capabilities, our clients trust us to handle projects of all shapes, sizes and complexities.
The core of our success is our team. People join #TeamLeopardo to build careers, not just for a job. We nurture our talent by providing benefits like open paid time off, 401K matches, tuition reimbursement, Lunch & Learns, mentorship programs, employee events, and community volunteering opportunities.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Leopardo is recognized as an industry leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects with innovative processes across every major sector. Founded in 1977, we’ve grown continuously and today employ hundreds of industry professionals in our offices and job sites across the nation.
One of our greatest strengths is our market diversity and expertise in managing all types of construction projects. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, major retailers, top developers, multi-family residential developers, senior living, private international airports, as well as dozens of hospitals and every major healthcare provider across the nation. With a cutting-edge blend of capabilities, our clients trust us to handle projects of all shapes, sizes and complexities.
The core of our success is our team. People join #TeamLeopardo to build careers, not just for a job. We nurture our talent by providing benefits like open paid time off, 401K matches, tuition reimbursement, Lunch & Learns, mentorship programs, employee events, and community volunteering opportunities.
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois