Water​/Waste Water Group Intern - Estimating

Job Overview

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, when you work at Sundt you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we are passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. We focus on building long‑term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee‑owners.

We offer competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits—including a 401(k) and employee stock ownership plan—invitation programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose and strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Sundt is looking for committed engineering and construction management students within accredited universities/colleges. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the construction industry, specifically in the pre‑construction phase of our projects. The intern will work closely with our Preconstruction and Operations teams, supporting various tasks that contribute to the successful planning and execution of construction projects.

• Aid in the preparation of proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Assist in analyzing subcontractor bids and vendor proposals to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and assembly of bid packages, ensuring that all necessary documents, specifications, and requirements are included and accurately presented.
• Attend and contribute to preconstruction meetings, taking notes and assisting with follow‑up tasks.
• Help organize and maintain project documents, including plans, specifications, and addendums.
• Participate in site visits as needed to gain a better understanding of project conditions and requirements.
• Support the estimating team in preparing quantity take‑offs, developing cost estimates, and creating bid packages.
• Utilize modeling software (such as Revit, Navisworks, or similar) to develop accurate quantities and support the estimating process.
• Work closely with operational leads, estimators, and other team members to ensure all pre‑construction activities are completed accurately and on time.

• A team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered.
• Currently enrolled in a four‑year Construction Management or Engineering program.
• Eager to learn, immensely curious, full of questions.
• Prefer those who have interest in a construction career for a builder.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Non‑Safety Sensitive. Jobs with the Safety‑Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401(k)
• Industry Leading Health Coverage starting your first day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee‑Owner's program

Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.