Intern – Estimating

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Paid internship

Potential full-time

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an estimating internship program designed to introduce candidates to a career in estimating within the HVAC, plumbing and fire protection industry. You will assist the estimating team with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed estimates for smaller projects, collaborating with senior estimators to analyze drawings and perform take-offs.

You will help with project updates, document controls, and data research to maintain accurate historical cost data.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and initiative; able to communicate clearly.
• Resourceful, resilient, and able to solve problems with limited support.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude and accountability under pressure.
• Collaborative teammate with strong listening and business writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimating team with preliminary budgets and conceptual estimates for smaller projects.
• Collaborate with experienced estimators to analyze drawings and perform material take-offs for unit pricing.
• Help develop project updates and compare bid documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Track and adjust quantities as needed, resolve discrepancies, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Goal oriented

Team player

Active listening

Business writing

Job description

Position Summary

Our internship program is designed to introduce candidates to a career in the field of Estimating within the Design/Build HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection industry. The primary responsibility is to assist the estimating team in all aspects of our work.

Position Details

• Working alongside Southland Estimators to assist with preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detailed estimates for smaller, less complex projects within specific trades.
• Collaborate with experienced Estimators to analyze project drawings and use relevant software to perform material take-offs, contributing to detailed estimates and providing unit cost pricing.
• Assist in developing project updates and comparing bid package estimate documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support the team in tracking and adjusting quantities as needed, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring estimates are accurate.
• Help research and compile historical cost data, maintaining an up-to-date database for future estimate preparation.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining a file of project documents to back up estimating figures and ensure documentation is complete and accessible

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic
• Initiative and drive to get the job done
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to be resourceful and resilient
• Able to solve problems with limited support
• Quick learner, seeks answers on their own
• Positive attitude during adverse/non-ideal situations
• Exercises Accountability in stressful situations (avoids placing blame)
• Goal Oriented
• Collaborative spirit and a Good Teammate — has a “We vs. Me” attitude
• Strong active listening skills
• Competent general business writing and public speaking

Internship/Co-op Program Benefits:

• Hands-on classroom and on-the-job experience in your specific role
• Opportunity to work side by side with company leaders
• Paid housing (some locations)
• Paid internship/Co-op
• Potential full-time employment opportunities

Full-time Employee Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap)and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:For California-based internship roles, the pay rate is set at $26.00 per hour, in alignment with program guidelines and market standards.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement:Its Southland Industries’ policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).