Cost Advisory Intern

Job overview

The Cost Advisory Intern role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with a stated pay range of $22.00–$43.50 per hour. The intern supports Arup’s advisory work on infrastructure projects and the built environment. The intern helps project teams assess costs, schedules, risks, and options for infrastructure delivery. Through research, analysis, and client-facing work, the role contributes evidence-based recommendations that support project planning and decision-making.

What you'll do

• Assist with stakeholder consultation
• gather and review project data and studies
• prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, risk models, constructability assessments, financial models, and life-cycle cost assessments
• perform quantity take-offs
• evaluate project risks and opportunities
• research construction industry pricing and market trends
• prepare analyses, reports, and presentations
• participate in client meetings and workshops.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost advisory intern

infrastructure projects

cost estimates

risk models

quantity take-offs

construction analysis

los angeles ca

arup

$22–$43.50/hour

student internship

microsoft excel

primavera

sustainability

project advisory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits and learning opportunities are described as part of Arup’s total reward package
• internship-specific benefits are not specified.

Why this role

Student internship focused on infrastructure project cost, risk, and delivery analysis; applicants must be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree and eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored authorization.

About the employer

Arup is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.