Intern- Project Administrator/Jr. Estimator [ELITE CONSTRUCTION]
KBE Building CorporationConnecticut, United States
Posted January 14, 2026
36000 - 44000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
KBE Building Corporation is a national construction services firm founded in 1959 that delivers preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting across educational, senior living, retail, multi-family residential, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional markets. With a team of 170+ specialists, the company manages $400–$500 million in annual construction volume, emphasizing precision, safety, and quality through integrated sitework, MEP, and LEED expertise. KBE’s collaborative culture and commitment to integrity distinguish it from competitors, while its KBE Foundation has donated over $4.2 million and mobilized 16,000 volunteer hours to improve community well‑being. This blend of technical excellence, sustainable design, and social responsibility makes KBE a sought‑after partner for clients and talent alike.
Job Description
This individual will be expected to role model and foster the attitude, measures, and approaches necessary to create a workplace environment/image that embodies the Elite mission of challenging the mindset of the construction industry by exemplifying the values of Perseverance, Leadership, and Integrity.
Requirements
- Packages and processes submittals
- Create RFI’s during different stages to clarify scope of work.
- Set up drawings and specifications for bid.
- Attend Construction meetings weekly.
- Perform quality take-offs and pricing of change orders/new orders.
- Procure construction materials as required.
- Initiates Take-Off on all general condition jobs associated with new opportunities.
- Solicit bids from vendors for products and labor associated with each product.
- Submit bids to GC after consultation with GM and PM.
- Complete all submittals and close out paperwork for jobs.
- Set up new vendor relationships and negotiate price guarantees.
- Negotiate new labor subcontractor contracts for installation of products supplied by Elite.
- Assist PMs with all paperwork.
- Provide weekly status update on progress made with each project.
- Other duties as assigned.