HVAC Project Assistant Co-Op - Summer 2025

About J.C. Cannistraro

J.C. Cannistraro LLC is a mechanical construction firm that provides Plumbing HVAC Fire Protection and facilities services for commercial and institutional projects. The company is now in its second generation of family ownership and is an industry leader in implementing construction technology advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) prefabrication and modular construction. The cooperative education program offers comprehensive development to diverse collegelevel talent by providing meaningful work experience and business knowledge to college students in their chosen field.

About the HVAC Project Assistant CoOp

The HVAC Project Assistant CoOp will be assisting and reporting to project managers in HVAC or Service with daily oversight of projects including the management and administration necessary to ensure successful project delivery. The potential coop candidate will aid project managers by constructing manpower scheduling carrying out tasks at project sites reviewing CAD drawings and working with Project Foreman/Superintendents to track the installation processes. The potential coop will get handson experience at job sites and project meetings.

Coop Project Assistants also assist with the paperwork involved with projects: submittals subcontracts permits purchase orders and closeout documentation. From start to finish our goal is to ensure all aspects of project exceed the expectations of all stakeholders leaving the owner with an efficient and functioning HVAC system which is easily maintained.

In this role you will:

• Build Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• Walk Active Job Sites to Build Progress Reports
• Review Submittal for Project Compliance
• Data Entry (Equipment Project progress Valve tags)
• Build Equipment Tracking Matrixes
• Generate RFIs
• Perform piping takeoffs for project change orders
• Build Estimates
• Basic Scheduling
• Collaborate in small groups or as a part of a larger project team

A successful candidate will have:

• This program is open to current undergraduates enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems and construction practices.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailedoriented and organized.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Ability to collaborate in small groups or as a part of a larger project team.
  
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to read detailed plans and blueprints
• Ability to work with business related metrics
• Demonstrated highlevel problemsolving skills
• Experience or working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We are steadfastly committed to protecting and promoting the safety wellbeing and career longevity of all Cannistraro employees regardless of age race ethnicity gender or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to bringing this attitude into action and positively changing the arc of our industry.

J.C. Cannistraro LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race age color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin parental and marital status genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodations due to a disability to complete the application process please contact Human Resources ator submit a request in writing to . J.C. Cannistraro LLC is an EVerify Company.