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1620 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | Hourly | 20-24 per hour | Student/Intern

Are you a current Junior or Senior in college or a recent graduate looking to dive deeper into the world of estimating and construction? We are looking for an Estimating Intern for Summer 2025 to engage hands-on in estimating projects, working closely with our collaborative Estimating team.

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects over $300M, spanning coast to coast, as well as internationally. We are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

As an Estimating Intern at RQ Construction, LLC, you will learn how to prepare detailed estimates to assess the costs of assigned scopes-of-work on various large construction projects. This role allows you to immerse yourself in the construction trades and gain expertise in building systems and estimating software. You will collaborate with a team of seasoned estimating professionals, competing together to secure multi-million-dollar projects that exemplify our commitment to excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for those eager to learn and grow!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

+ A completed or in progress (third or fourth year) BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.

+ Previous work experience or internships in the construction design-build industry, including work with contractors and subcontractors in public markets (ex. DoD, education) is preferred.

+ Computer literacy (ex. Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.) required.

+ Specific software literacy (ex. On-Screen Take-Off, Adobe Reader) preferred.

This position is onsite at our headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. If needed, a housing allowance will be provided to interns to secure temporary housing during the internship. Internship will take place this summer (2025).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).