Estimating Intern: Hands-on MEP Budgets & Takeoffs

Southland Industries, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co-op

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking highly motivated internship candidates to join our Estimating team in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection field in California. You will work alongside experienced estimators, supporting budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller projects, and learning to perform material take-offs with relevant software.

This paid internship offers exposure to real projects, a path to potential full-time employment, and benefits typical of a 100%

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic.
• Initiative and drive to get the job done.
• Resourceful and resilient.
• Able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner who seeks answers independently.
• Accountability in stressful situations.
• Goal oriented.
• Collaborative spirit and a good teammate.
• Competent general business writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed estimates for smaller, less complex projects.
• Collaborate with experienced Estimators to analyze project drawings and perform material take-offs for unit cost pricing.
• Develop project updates and compare bid package estimates for accuracy and consistency.
• Track and adjust quantities, resolve discrepancies, and ensure estimate accuracy.
• Research historical cost data and maintain an up-to-date estimation database.
• Organize and maintain project documents to back up estimating figures and ensure documentation is accessible.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Accountability under pressure

Goal oriented

Team player

Business writing

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking highly motivated internship candidates to join our Estimating team in the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection field in California. You will work alongside experienced estimators, supporting budgets, conceptual and detailed estimates for smaller projects, and learning to perform material take-offs with relevant software.

This paid internship offers exposure to real projects, a path to potential full-time employment, and benefits typical of a 100%