Estimating Co-op
Alliance Sheet Metal, inc.
Alliance Sheet Metal is a small employee-owned sheet metal contractor founded in 2013, in Avon, MA. Alliance has served a variety of Boston Clients, from many of the local universities (Northeastern, Wentworth, Harvard and MIT) to some of Boston’s largest skyscrapers (200 Clarendon St. and 800 Boylston St.). Alliance Sheet Metal is specialized in sheet metal fabrication and installation.
Fully in-person position located in Avon, MA.
What you’ll do:
- Attend pre-bid meetings and visit job sites as necessary.
- Produce red line drawings through AutoCAD/PractiCAD.
- Develop relationships with owners, contractors and suppliers.
- Perform project take-offs from Mechanical/Construction Spec Drawings/Blueprints.
- Create bid summaries and bid scope summaries based off project take-offs.
- Procure estimates from various suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare cost comparisons with previous estimates for improved quality of work.
- Draft proposals using Intuit’s QuickBooks.
- Organize virtual bid documents and construction plans within companies file database.
What you’ll bring:
- Knowledgeable in reading construction plans and specifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Willingness to drive company vehicles if needed.
- Work independently when needed to complete estimates.
- Solid time management skills, it is necessary to meet strict and changing deadlines.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
- Strong personal skills.
- AutoCAD/PractiCAD experience.