What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Intern position at LONG Building Technologies?
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.
Pay Range: $18 - $22 per hr.
Benefits
Part Time-Full Time, Temporary, No benefits .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- 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
- 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!
Physical Requirements
- This work may involve sitting for extended periods, bending or kneeling.
- This position may require lifting to 25 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
Environment
- Inside office environment
Competencies
To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following qualities.
- 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 part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.
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.
Salary : $18 - $22
