AC Corporation a Crete United Company Estimator Mechanical HVAC Program

Your Mission: Build a Strong Civilian Career with AC CorporationTransitioning from the military to civilian life can be challenging—but your skills, discipline, and leadership make you an ideal candidate for success in the construction and mechanical trades.At AC Corporation, we are committed to empowering veterans through our SkillBridge internship program, designed to give you hands-on experience in mechanical estimating and project planning. You’ll work alongside industry experts, gain real-world knowledge, and develop a high-demand skill set in HVAC and commercial construction.This program is your gateway to a stable, well-paying career in a thriving industry!

ABOUT THE JOB

What You’ll Be Doing (Your Role)• Estimating & Bidding: Learn how to prepare, submit, and analyze bids for large-scale mechanical projects.• Blueprint & RFP Review: Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, project plans, and RFPs to develop estimates for MEP heavy industrial, biomed/pharma, university and federal and state construction.• Materials & Labor Analysis: Support material take-offs, labor estimates, and cost evaluations to ensure project feasibility.• Risk Management: Identify compliance requirements, long-lead materials, and potential cost risks.• Team Collaboration: Work with Project Managers, Sales, and Operations to ensure accurate project planning and execution.• Market & Industry Research: Stay updated on industry trends, pricing, and construction methodologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Estimating & Bidding: Learn how to prepare, submit, and analyze bids for large-scale mechanical projects.
• Blueprint & RFP Review: Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, project plans, and RFPs to develop estimates for MEP heavy industrial, biomed/pharma, university and federal and state construction.
• Materials & Labor Analysis: Support material take-offs, labor estimates, and cost evaluations to ensure project feasibility.
• Risk Management: Identify compliance requirements, long-lead materials, and potential cost risks.
• Team Collaboration: Work with Project Managers, Sales, and Operations to ensure accurate project planning and execution.
• Market & Industry Research: Stay updated on industry trends, pricing, and construction methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Military Experience: Your leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience in logistics, engineering, maintenance, or construction is a plus.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to read technical documents, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Commitment to Learning: Willingness to adapt, grow, and transition into a long-term career.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

This Estimator internship is open to candidates currently enrolled in the SkillBridge Program. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the Department of Defense and be transitioning service members.What You Bring (Your Skillset)• Military Experience: Your leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are highly valued.• Technical Aptitude: Experience in logistics, engineering, maintenance, or construction is a plus.• Analytical Thinking: Strong math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).• Ability to read technical documents, blueprints, and project specifications.• Commitment to Learning: Willingness to adapt, grow, and transition into a long-term career.This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of driving projects to successful completion while continuously seeking ways to improve organizational processes and outcomes.

BENEFITS

• Hands-on experience in mechanical estimating and project planning.
• Working alongside industry experts.
• Developing a high-demand skill set in HVAC and commercial construction.

OTHER

At AC Corporation, a Crete United Company, we are committed to empowering veterans through our SkillBridge internship program, designed to give you hands-on experience in mechanical estimating and project planning. You’ll work alongside industry experts, gain real-world knowledge, and develop a high-demand skill set in HVAC and commercial construction. We have locations in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston Salem, NC.This program is your gateway to a stable, well-paying career in a thriving industry!