Estimating Intern

About the role

JJP Mechanical Reps – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

JJP Mechanical Reps is a Nashville-based HVAC manufacturer’s representative firm that partners with engineers, contractors, and facility teams to deliver high-performance HVAC equipment and air distribution solutions. Founded in 2011, the company brings decades of technical expertise and sales experience to support complex commercial projects and day-to-day system needs. With a strong focus on collaboration and customer service, JJP provides reliable solutions tailored to each client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain friendly, cooperative relations with customers, vendors, company personnel and management.
• Perform other tasks or assignments as delegated by the Senior Estimator.
• Demonstrate the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
• Anticipate problems and provide contingency plans and recommendations.
• Organize personal schedule to maximize productivity and time management.
• Follow all Company personnel policies and procedures.
• Cultivates new business through existing business relationships and former customers.
• Prepares accurate detailed take-offs by item counts of all materials required for projects assigned;
• Generates RFI’s where appropriate.
• Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of assigned estimates to mechanical contractors based on take-off and communication with material suppliers and use of manufacturer’s pricing programs.
• Ensures that estimates are priced with an estimated gross profit consistent with the necessary profit objectives of the Company as communicated by Senior Management.
• Estimates the time and resources necessary to complete bids and communicates this information to the Senior Estimator so that the bid plan is as accurate as possible.
• Follows up on open bids/proposals in a timely manner; reviews results periodically with the Senior Estimator.
• Communicates with Sales Persons and Customers on a daily basis.
• Assists with Project Entry into software program as directed by the Senior Estimator.

Experience and Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Ability to read blueprints and project specifications to accomplish accurate take offs. Ability to prepare bid packages according to specifications. Computer skills, including work with various estimating programs, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Experience and knowledge of HVAC industry a plus. Previous technical experience or qualified training. Degree or 2 year technical certification preferred or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays