Estimator Internship - Santa Fe Springs, United States - CSI Electrical Contractors

Description

About the Role:

The position will assist the Estimating team with providing support for estimates on small and medium electrical projects. The goal is to help the intern by offering hands-on experience and assisting them on a career path with CSI, while developing company core values: a passion for problem-solving, commitment to giving your best, respect for all, learning relevant aspects of the business, and being an asset to the team.

Company Overview

Founded in 1990, CSI has emerged as a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. We are a full-service firm with the resources and expertise to handle any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge. We are a trusted contractor to diverse industries, such as aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail, to name a few. Our services also include energy solutions and have earned a reputation as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. In July 2019, CSI proudly joined the MYR Group family expanding our commercial and industrial reach. Were proud to celebrate 31 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

Essential Functions

• Learn to analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other bid documents
• Learn to perform accurate electrical take-offs for a diverse range of electrical construction projects
• Learn to understand Scope of Work to bid as well as resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Learn electrical construction materials and understand installation processes
• Learn and be familiar with the National/California Electrical Codes, Local Codes, and Title 24
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Learn to manage bid pricing from vendors
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Learn to use computer software such as Accubid, LiveCount, and Bluebeam to calculate estimates
• Work as a team member as well as independently
• Attend job walks with the GC or the client
• Participate in pre/final bid review meetings

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in a construction, engineering, or business-related field from an accredited college or university preferred. *
  * An equivalent combination of electrical construction field experience and relevant work experience may be
  substituted.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
• Industry knowledge preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to assess time of completion and required resources needed to meet a deadline
• Ability to take ownership and accountability
• Positive attitude and customer focus
• Strong organization skills
• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently
• Dependability and punctuality for all CSI activities

Physical Demands

• Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch

Work Environment

• Works in a climate-controlled environment 50% of the time
• May work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Frequently works in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels
• May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Benefits

• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves in offering above industry average salaries based on talent and experience.

Our Values

• We strive to do the right thing always. We are committed to being honest and trustworthy and we always deliver on our promises.
• We have a deep respect for our customers, each other, and our families. We treat every project as our own and are driven to provide the best customer experience and final product.
• We believe that building better includes making intentional investments in our people and communities. Because of this, CSI gives back a percentage of our profits to local and national charities that are near and dear to our hearts.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.