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Junior Estimator Intern
San Diego, CA / Commerce, CA
Job/Internship Description
Description
Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Our Junior Estimator Intern is a member of the estimating team on projects and collaborates with other Estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare and complete bid/submittals for electrical construction projects
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:
- Actively participating in the estimating and pre-construction activities of new projects.
- Participating with corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
- Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Preparing detailed, disciplined estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintaining files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Conceptually generating a scope of work, pricing, and labor schedule based on an engineer's narrative.
- Possibly reviewing design options and recommending best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials.
- Participating in the preparation, review, presentation and out-brief of technical and design/build proposals in response to owners (specifically RFIs).
- Participate in the preparation, performing, and report writing of studies regarding materials, construction methods, and cost-effectiveness.
- Performing additional assignments per supervisor's request and direction
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or field experience with management aspirations is preferred.
- Candidates with Electrical/Power Systems classes and/or internships are preferred.
- Dedication to learning, expanding knowledge, and continuous improvement.
- Interest in Electrical/Power Systems (power systems design, high voltage cabling, lighting systems, and construction electrical engineering industry).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior organizational and prioritization skills.
- Problem-solving, acceptance of responsibility, and work ethic.
- Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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