Estimating Intern - Weeks Dredging Division - Summer 2025
Covington, LA, US New Orleans, LA, US Houma, LA, US
Requisition ID: 175416
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department: Intern
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
As an estimating intern, you will be an integral part of our marine based Dredging Division. In this position, you will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities. In this role, you will provide estimating assistance and guidance for Dredging projects, develop conceptual estimates and performs cost analysis.
District Overview
Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates.
Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Location
This position will be based out of the Convington, Louisiana office.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate project specifications and drawings for dredge projects
- Prepare schedules, quantity takeoffs, project cost sheets
- Prepare detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontract cost sheets
- Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes
- Develop subcontractor scopes of work
- Prepare project bid status reports
- Monitor ongoing jobs for bid accuracy
- Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
- Maintain an accurate, current database of historical data
- Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Qualifications
- Ability to accurately read contract drawings
- Ability to perform earthwork volume computations
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Trimble, and Hypack software preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel required
- Other common names for this role: Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: New Orleans
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