Pre-Construction Intern
FerrovialJoin Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
The Pre‑Construction Intern supports Webber’s estimators and pre‑construction teams during the planning, estimating, and bidding phases of heavy civil and infrastructure projects. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to quantity take‑offs, plan review, cost analysis, and bid preparation while gaining real‑world experience in a fast‑paced construction environment. The role is designed to build a strong foundation for a future career in construction management, engineering, or estimating.
Regular Job Duties
• Assist pre-construction and estimating teams with quantity take-offs using project plans and specifications.
• Support the preparation and organization of bid documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope requirements under the guidance of estimators and project engineers.
• Help gather pricing from vendors and subcontractors and track bid responses.
• Assist with basic cost analysis and comparison of historical versus current estimating data.
• Participate in internal pre-bid meetings and coordination sessions.
• Maintain organized electronic files for estimates, take-offs, and bid documentation.
• Observe and support Webber’s Safety First culture and follow all company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the pre-construction team.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related degree program.
• Strong mathematical skills with an interest in construction estimating and project planning.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (preferred, not required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What You Will Gain
• Hands-on experience supporting pre-construction and estimating activities on real infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to heavy civil construction markets including roadway, bridge, and utility work.
• Practical understanding of how projects move from estimate to construction.
• Professional mentorship from experienced estimators and construction leaders.
Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) are equal opportunity employers. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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