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Intern, Estimation

  • Halifax, NS, Canada

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Job Description

To be eligible for Pomerleau’s internship program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
  • Reside in Canada at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
  • Be duly enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution or have graduated from such an institution within no more than six (6) months prior to the internship start date.

If you graduated more than six (6) months ago, please refer to our permanent job opportunities.

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. We invest in our people and create opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun.

What You’ll Do:

-Lead the comprehensive bid process with a commitment to precision and excellence.

-Employ research expertise to identify project-specific pricing for labor, equipment, and materials. Skillfully interpret technical specifications for accurate and meticulous bidding.

-Execute thorough quantity take-offs, guaranteeing precision in contract specifications and pricing.

-Foster a client-centric approach, aligning proposed bids with project feasibility.

-Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with trade partners, consultants, and clients.

-Provide valuable assistance to the team, actively contributing to a collaborative office environment.

What You Bring :

-Must be currently enrolled in a recognized Engineering or Construction Management degree or diploma program.

-Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

-Qualities such as versatile, curious, meticulous, and eager to actively participate.

-Passion for the construction industry.

Benefits

  • Hands-on Learning in construction, engineering, sustainability, and tech
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Strong Networking with managers, engineers, and executives
  • Industry Insight through events, site visits, and team meetings
  • Career Growth into roles like project coordinator or site engineer
  • Full-Time Potential with high intern-to-employee conversion

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

General Information

Job Location

  • Halifax, NS

Date Published

10-Sep-2026

Department

Methods & Preconstruction

Employment Type

Internship

Internship Duration

4 months

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Role Type

Full-Time

More about this job

Responsibilities

The intern will lead the comprehensive bid process, including performing quantity take-offs and identifying project-specific pricing for labor, equipment, and materials. They will also foster client relationships and provide support to the preconstruction team in a collaborative office environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized Engineering or Construction Management degree or diploma program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside there for the duration of the internship.

Skills

  • Estimation
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Technical specifications interpretation
  • Bid process management
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Construction management
  • Engineering
  • Client relations

Benefits

  • Hands-on learning
  • Mentorship
  • Networking
  • Industry insight
  • Career growth
  • Full-time potential

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Estimation
  • Construction
  • Preconstruction
  • Engineering
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Bid process
  • Project feasibility
  • Trade partners
  • Sustainability
  • Methods
  • Construction management
  • Technical specifications
  • Internship

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