Are you organized, detail-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to build a career in construction estimating? Robert Half is partnering with a local, respected engineering and construction organization in South San Francisco, to identify an Project Coordinator Intern to join their team for a 6 month program with a chance to be hired on Full-Time after completion.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, documents, vendors, and project details - and wants to learn the ins and outs of plumbing estimating and commercial construction from experienced professionals.
What You'll Do As an Intern, you'll provide critical administrative and organizational support to the Plumbing Estimating team while developing hands-on knowledge of construction estimating. Responsibilities will include:
- Support the Plumbing Estimating Department with day-to-day administrative and organizational needs.
- Organize, review, and maintain construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and estimating files.
- Prepare and maintain estimating spreadsheets, material lists, quote logs, and bid documentation using Microsoft Excel and other estimating tools.
- Request, collect, organize, and track quotes from vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other partners.
- Assist with preparing bid packages, scope summaries, and supporting documentation for project estimates.
- Learn to read construction plans and specifications and identify plumbing-related scope and requirements.
- Assist with basic plumbing takeoffs and quantity counts using Bluebeam and other estimating software as your skills develop.
- Maintain bid calendars, deadlines, quote logs, and other department tracking systems.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal team members to gather information and follow up on outstanding items.
- Upload and organize project documentation using platforms such as Procore and BuildingConnected.
- Provide data entry, document control, and general administrative support to ensure estimates are complete and accurate.
- Develop knowledge of plumbing systems, construction methods, material costs, labor production, and the California Plumbing Code through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Take on increasingly advanced estimating responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a deadline-driven environment.
- A willingness to learn construction plans, specifications, plumbing systems, and estimating processes.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with an experienced estimating team.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to attend occasional project site visits as neede