Construction Cost Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

AtkinsRéalis

  • San Francisco, CA
  • $25.00-31.00 per hour
  • Training
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Job DescriptionWhy join us?We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Cost Analyst Intern – Summer 2026 to join our San Francisco, CA office.About UsAtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it’s like to work in a professional environment and apply what’s learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.How will you contribute to the team?
  • Gathers and analyses all cost information and inputs new projects into the database.
  • Prepares benchmarking analysis to client to give an early estimate.
  • Develops and maintains a historic cost database.
  • Establishes a network of office contacts that can provide details of bid projects monthly.
  • Designs cost models to display well-presented breakdowns of cost information and data.
  • Develops parametric cost models to investigate different cost scenarios as size, shape, and function of a building/building element changes
  • Supports the update of a series of cost and location indices that in turn will automatically update historic cost information to current date and location.
  • Prepares occasional bespoke client reports upon request – varying topics.
  • May prepare regular articles of interest in connection with costs within the construction industry e.g., cost of LEED certification, including articles for publications.
What will you contribute?
  • EXPERIENCE:
  • No experience required
  • EDUCATION:
  • Must have completed 60 hours towards a relevant Bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in a relevant Master’s program by the start of the internship (Summer 2026).
  • SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Solid understanding of Excel
  • Familiarity with PowerBI
  • Interest or background in construction management or civil engineering
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
  • Python and SQL Databases (would be a plus)
  • PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • None
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.As an Intern, you will participate in Explore, our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:
  • Competitive salary
  • Hands-on experience with industry leaders
  • Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
  • Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities
As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:
  • Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
  • Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
  • Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
  • Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
  • Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.
Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.#URR100Worker Type EmployeeJob Type CasualAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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