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Egan Company · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Estimator Intern - Summer 2026

Champlin, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Egan Company is looking for an Assistant Estimator Intern to gain hands-on experience with fire alarm systems and assist in developing precise project bids. The intern will work alongside experienced estimators, learn the bidding process, and help identify project opportunities that drive business growth.

CommercialConstructionProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work under the guidance and mentorship of the Estimating team, to learn and understand the bidding process

Assist in performing take-offs, entering into the ProEst estimating system to support the estimating team

Help prepare accurate plan & spec and design-build estimates for a range of projects

Identify and evaluate bid opportunities that align with our company standards by assisting with the following:

Evaluate opportunities to ensure they align with our approved systems and product list

Identify opportunities that stretch our deployment through project management and field teams

Identify projects that bring in new customers to expand our client base

Help secure projects that grow our business in existing markets or help us expand into new ones

Assist in analyzing the financial impact of new customers and markets to help ensure project success

Learn and understand the difference between revenue and profit and develop the ability to assess if opportunities will be within an acceptable group margin

Develop, document, and communicate the trade specific scope of work with exclusions and clarifications

Review all architectural, structural, mechanical, and specialty systems drawing and specifications and input requirements into a recap spreadsheet

Alongside the Estimator, review all project documents, including the contract, ensuring the contract is also reviewed by legal counsel

Source and qualify subcontractors, compiling a list of at least three per trade when possible

Develop subcontractor and material scopes as well as compile a list of required materials and equipment as it relates to the project, including equipment rentals, lifts, and tools

Communicate RFP, scope, and coordination items

Perform detailed quantity take-offs, price, and labor on all items

Perform change order estimates

Assist in the development of budget estimates

Understand plan for constructability: material handling, pre-fabrication, means and methods, identify risks

Identify customer/contractor specific requirements: safety, background checks, and/or system enrollment

Participate in key project milestones including attending pre-bid conferences and walk throughs, project turnover and setup, and post project reviews

Review project schedule and phasing requirements

Assist the team in developing standardized assemblies and unit costs

Collaborate with other roles and groups internally

Qualification

EstimatingBlueprint interpretationProEst estimating systemMS ProjectGoogle SuiteOrganizational skillsMathematical calculationsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma

Currently enrolled in a two year or four year related degree program/ Union JATC education

Ability to learn and gain a working knowledge of codes in the limited energy/electrical discipline

Willing to learn and grow from constructive feedback

Ability to learn to read and interpret specs and blueprints

Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and computer programs such as MS Project, Google Suite, Word, and Excel

Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with competing customer needs

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to perform standard mathematical calculations

Benefits

Comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family

Regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program

Our “Beyond the Jobsite” program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need

Accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety