Intern - Drafter CO-OP
Job Description
Joining Beacon Building Products as a Intern - Drafter CO-OP means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right, taking pride in our work, continuously improving, and making significant strides towards a more future.
Be part of BUILDing a better tomorrow with Beacon, a leading Fortune 500 distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States and Canada. At Beacon, you'll be part of a company committed to making a difference.
What you will earn:
- Competitive Pay: We make sure that your hard work is recognized.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package including an employee assistance program and a telemedicine service designed to prioritize your well-being.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Bolster your financial growth. Invest in your future and become a stakeholder by purchasing company shares at a 15% discount twice annually.
- RRSP Program: Ensure a secure future with fair matching of your retirement contributions.
- Paid Leave: Recharge and find work-life balance with a personal emergency leave, and enjoy paid time off and company holidays to unwind and pursue personal interests.
- Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities: Open doors to exciting possibilities by engaging in our dynamic learning programs, which include the opportunity to earn valuable certifications.
What you will do:
- Gathering and forwarding to the estimating team all data (plans, specs, dimensions) relevant to tapered project estimation (on site, at clients’ office, on the Construction Association’s virtual drawings room or through appropriate contacts)
- Produce competitive estimates and quotes
- Work order preparation of shop drawings for production
- Produce accurate shop drawings for architectural review and manufacturing
- Occasional site visits and take-offs
- Handling technical questions and sales coordination with the estimator team, Architects, consultants, customers, contractors and the Beacon Roofing Supply or Posi-Slope Outside Sales team
What you will bring:
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills with MS Office
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD software
- In process of completing an Architectural Technology degree or diploma (or equivalent)
- The ability to work independently within a strong team
- The ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate leadership