Cost Segregation Consultant - Intern (Summer 2025)

Plante Moran
Business Services
Grand Rapids, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Ann Arbor, MI; Denver, CO - On-site
Plante Moran website

Overview

Make your mark.Whether you intend to specialize or you’d rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky’s the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to Plante Moran? It means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.  

What makes us different? 

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Job Responsibilities

Your role.

Forget about busy work. As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry-level staff. You’ll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Perform cost segregation studies of facilities in a range of industries and conduct site inspections, if needed
  • Develop experience in leading construction software
  • Conduct estimation of real and personal property building components
  • Perform detailed cost estimates in all divisions
  • Reconcile construction cost data to client accounting data
  • Perform digital quantity takeoffs
  • Analyze construction cost information and construction drawings
  • Research specific technical issues
  • Work directly with clients, identify and resolve issues as they emerge
  • Develop relationships with clients and staff, including involvement in networking and business development activities

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
  • Strong estimating skills
  • Understanding of Legal Construction Documentation
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, accounting or related area
  • Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
  • Preferably, have completed one entry-level accounting course and an estimating class

How to Apply

Please apply through Plante Moran's online application and reference your affiliation with the Evans Scholars Foundation. Once you apply, please email your resume to Dan Puglisi (Senior Director, Career Services) for a direct referral.