Project Engineer and Project Estimator Interns en The Hagerman Group

Who is Hagerman?

Since 1908 The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solution provider.

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer Intern will support project teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects. This role provides hands-on experience in both field and office settings, offering exposure to project management, scheduling, safety, and quality control. Interns will assist with project documentation, communication with subcontractors and suppliers, and job site visits while gaining practical knowledge of construction processes and career development in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with documentation such as RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Create, update, and maintain project logs, reports, and organized files.
• Participate in job site walks to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.
• Help track and analyze project schedules, budgets, and logistics for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Document and communicate project updates by recording meeting minutes and supporting team discussions.
• Promote and monitor compliance with the company’s Health and Safety Management Program.
• Contribute to project close-out activities, including punch lists and securing warranties.
  
  

Job Summary:

The Construction Estimator Intern will work alongside our estimating team to support the preparation of accurate and competitive bids for commercial construction projects. This role provides hands-on experience in quantity take-offs, subcontractor outreach, and cost analysis while learning the fundamentals of preconstruction and estimating in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist estimators with quantity take-offs and material, labor, and equipment cost analysis.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and documents to understand scope of work.
• Help maintain and organize estimate files, bid documents, and subcontractor databases.
• Support subcontractor outreach and communications for pricing and bid participation.
• Assist with assembling bid packages, proposals, and presentations.
• Participate in bid reviews and strategy meetings with the estimating team.
• Gain exposure to preconstruction processes, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Contribute to team discussions and provide input on project planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in commercial construction.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.