Scheduling and Estimating Intern (Spring/Summer)

Position: Scheduling & Estimating Intern

Type: Internship (Spring/Summer, Full-time)

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Pay: $20/hr

About Waters Construction Company:

Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, Waters Construction Company is a leading heavy civil and paving contractor serving Connecticut and New York. With over 140 employees and annual revenue exceeding $100 million, Waters specializes in highway, site work, bridges, and mass transit projects. The company’s culture is built on its core values: Safe, Smart, Positive, Respectful, and Adaptable, and it prides itself on connecting communities through quality infrastructure.

Overview:

The Scheduling & Estimating Intern will work alongside project engineers, estimators, and project managers to support the planning and budgeting of large-scale heavy civil and highway projects. This position provides hands-on experience in construction estimating, scheduling, and preconstruction processes, offering exposure to real-world project delivery in a multi-discipline environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid proposals for active projects

- Analyze project drawings, specifications, and addenda to develop accurate scopes of work

- Support the preparation and tracking of subcontractor and supplier quotes

- Help build and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

- Review production rates, schedules, and cost histories from past projects to improve future estimates

- Participate in bid review meetings and project planning sessions

- Assist with subcontractor prequalification and bid solicitation communications

- Organize and maintain estimating files, bid logs, and schedule documentation

- Support ongoing projects with schedule updates, progress tracking, and forecasting reports

- Collaborate with field engineers to gather real-time data on productivity and sequencing

Qualifications & Skills:

- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Primavera P6, HCSS HeavyBid, or Bluebeam is a plus

- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Interest in construction scheduling, cost control, and project planning

What You’ll Gain:

- Hands-on experience in estimating and scheduling for heavy civil and highway projects

- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers and estimators

- Insight into bid development, project planning, and cost management for a $100M contractor

- Opportunity to build foundational skills applicable to both office and field engineering roles

- Potential for return internships or full-time employment upon graduation