Estimating Intern
Description
POSITION PURPOSE
The HVAC Estimator intern is responsible for project take-offs, sizing, estimating, and quoting all HVAC projects. You will be reviewing construction documents and specs and using vendor software tools. This includes understanding the customer’s requirements, and then learning how to estimate the time it will take to complete the project, as well as the cost of materials. It's a fantastic opportunity to enhance your knowledge engineering and contribute to the efficiency of our operations.
Compensation Range: $16- $20 per hr.
Part Time-Full Time, Temporary, No benefits
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Gathers current plans, specifications, and addenda to assigned projects.
- Reviews specifications to ensure compliance with acceptable manufacturers and reports non-compliance to salesmen.
- Completes detailed takeoffs including quantity by size, style, and tag number for heating, ventilating and air conditioning products from blueprints and specifications.
- Prepares cost estimates and proposals for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and products, utilizing current pricing programs and/or pricing catalogs.
- Communicates with manufacturers for specification compliance and pricing.
- Coordinate equipment size and delivery requirements with customers.
- End of internship presentation
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This includes the following:
- Junior or Senior standing in a Bachelor’s program in engineering or Construction Project Management or similar field of study
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Ability to complete, thorough and detailed work with accuracy and consistency.
- Computer literacy, especially in regards to knowledge of Microsoft applications, and ability to quickly learn additional software programs such as Bluebeam and CRM.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain a high attention to detail, problem solve, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in basic math and elementary algebra.
- Must be able to learn and retain large amounts of product information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Working Conditions
The working conditions/requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor
- Routine sitting, lifting, bending, and kneeling
Environment:
- Indoors office environment
Hazards
- None
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following leadership qualities and/or be able to work within the following supervisory relationships.
- LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are a part of our core values which are used as performance metrics and are an integral part of the company culture.
At LONG Building Technologies, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.