The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. 

Position Summary:

The Estimating-intern will work closely with other members of the Estimating Department Team to support the pre-construction phase, perform bid, proposal and budget preparation, assist with value engineering for ongoing projects and support subcontractor/vendor relations.

Responsibilities: 

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do. 


• Develop and implement a safe work environment.


• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure best practices. 


• Developing and executing safety plans. 


• Comply with company policies while following safety practices and procedures. 


• Work as an integral part of our Estimating team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff and pricing of road, bridge, marine and other heavy/civil projects with values from $5 million to $400 million. 


• Work with subcontractors and vendors to define scope, and perform subcontractor and vendor analysis. 


• Assist with all Estimating functions for Lump Sum, Design/Build and Unit Price projects. 


• Assist with the budgeting, purchasing and cost functions. 

Qualifications: 

• Civil Engineering major. 


• Prior co-op experience in construction preferred. 


• Strong computer skills. 


• Experience with Heavy-bid estimating software preferred. 


• Experience with computerized takeoff and/or design programs. 

Necessary Attributes: