Estimating Intern – Marietta, GA

Summary

The primary role of the Estimator Intern is to assist with accurately forecast the cost, size and duration of a project. The Estimator Intern helps to develop the cost information that the executive team, Operations Managers, and the Estimator need to make informed decisions on the viability of a proposed new project. The Estimator Intern assists with providing market competitive estimates that align with organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

– Assist with estimating project costs and maintain estimating database

– Perform a quantitative analysis of scopes

– Learn installation techniques, waterproofing, firestopping, and insulation systems

– Work with mentor to red, review, and interpret blueprint drawings

– Gain an understanding of cost v revenue, basic job accounting techniques, and managing clients

– Manage project document flow

– Assist the Sales and Project Managers with various administrative duties

Majors

All majors accepted, Construction Management/Engineering majors preferred, construction experience a plus

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to active construction sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Start a career with Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, part of the Installed Building Products Family of Companies.  At over $1B in Revenues, IBP is one of the largest publicly traded company in the insulation industry (IBP – NYSE).

As IBP’s commercial division, Alpha is one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. serving the Tier 1 Commercial Construction Industry across 12 locations.

With a 35+ year track record of increasing growth, visibility, and opportunity, our highly-regarded construction services company, Alpha, is currently seeking skilled employees to join our team.

We have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, professionalism, and excellence; and, we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. You’ll find that our team consists of talented, dedicated people who provide insulation, waterproofing, spray fireproofing, spray foam insulation, and restoration services to our commercial customers.

If you’ve got what it takes, we’ll provide the rest:

– Competitive pay

– Bonus Program

– Paid holidays

– Paid Time Off (PTO)

– Full training and industry orientation

– Family atmosphere and friendly co-workers

If you’re committed, dependable, and want to join an organization you can be proud of, we’d like to talk to you! Serious applicants only! We look forward to working with you! Resumes that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Applicants will need to successfully pass a pre-employment background and motor vehicle report (MVR) check in order to be eligible for this position.