Assistant Technical Product Specialist

Construction Innovations, LLC; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Innovations is seeking an Assistant Technical Product Specialist to support project estimates and prepare BOMs for electrical and mechanical components used in utility-scale solar and other energy projects.

You will work with Estimating and Preconstruction to extract details from drawings, collaborate with Sourcing for pricing, and help create customer-facing documentation while adhering to our QMS.

Qualifications

• 2 years of electrical or construction project experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Bluebeam or AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Product Specialists in estimating and preparing project estimates per department standards.
• Takeoffs of materials and manufacturing labor from documents and data sheets.
• Interpret drawings and data sheets to extract pertinent details for estimates.
• Collaborate with Sourcing & Procurement for pricing and delivery information for estimates.
• Perform cost analyses to support estimates and pricing.
• Prepare and maintain estimate deliverables and logs under supervision.

Skills

Electrical projects experience

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Excel proficiency

Bluebeam/AutoCAD familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Trade education

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS:

At Construction Innovations, we’re all about good energy — we create solutions that make electrical installations faster, safer, and cost-effective. Our products energize hundreds of projects across the U.S. in a variety of markets including solar, battery storage, substation, and transmission and distribution. Our commitment to simplifying traditional installation methods drives us to deliver all-in-one product kits that can be installed by anyone, in a fraction of the time. Our philosophy is at the core of everything we do: Innovate to Simplify®.

OVERVIEW:

Construction Innovations is seeking a creative problem solver to serve as an Assistant Technical Product Specialist within the product design and engineering team. This position will primarily support the preparation of project estimates using the standards, templates, and tools developed by subject matter experts. Projects include mechanical and electrical product applications for utility-scale PV solar plants, other renewable energy plants, commercial and industrial buildings, and/or substation, transmission and distribution projects. Product types include both company-designed and manufactured components and assemblies as well as integration of other products and solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a technical background, the ability to effectively communicate, and has great attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Technical Product Specialists throughout the estimating of sales opportunities, with a primary focus on preparing project estimates using department standards, templates, and tools.
• Perform material and manufacturing labor takeoffs from project construction documents, drawings, and product data sheets in support of project estimates.
• Interpret and extract pertinent details from company, client, and supplier technical drawings and product information datasheets.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) team to obtain material pricing and delivery time information in support of estimating activities.
• Perform cost analyses in support of estimates and product pricing.
• Prepare and maintain estimate deliverables and estimate- and product-related information logs with indirect oversight from the Estimating & Preconstruction Manager.
• Assist the Estimating & Preconstruction Manager with estimating and preconstruction tasks as assigned, including the creation of professional customer-facing documentation.
• Assist Technical Product Specialists with awarded project scopes as required, including the creation of BOMs for assemblies and sub-assemblies of electrical systems under the supervision of a Technical Product Specialist and support of change request (CR) cost analyses.
• Assist in the execution and/or implementation of awarded products as required, including inspection of products for conformity with design criteria and ensuring detailed projects are aligned with the estimate.
• Collect feedback and recommend improvements to estimating standards, templates, and tools.
• Suggest ideas for new or improved products that create value for the company and client.
• Train on and perform duties in accordance with the company’s quality management system (QMS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of relevant experience on electrical or construction projects preferred, but not required
• Estimating, takeoff, or detailing experience on electrical construction projects is highly preferred, but not required
• Understanding of electrical materials and construction means and methods
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy projects gained either through a trade education or engineering degree highly preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with photovoltaic DC collection systems preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficiency in Word and Outlook
• Experience with Bluebeam and/or AutoCAD for takeoffs is a plus, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and electronic means, including conveying and receiving detailed information and instructions
• Ability to hear and interpret verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, including sitting at a workstation, for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment
• Ability to occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, meeting rooms, and other work areas
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and carry items as needed in the performance of job duties
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 35 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance
• Visual ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to read printed materials, analyze data, and work on a computer or other electronic devices
• Ability to travel between office locations or job sites

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, and other electronic devices. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise level and may include collaborative and open workspace settings. Employees may occasionally visit manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or customer job site locations and may be exposed to varying environmental conditions, including noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when visiting operational areas. This position requires occasional travel to project job sites, generally up to 10% of working time.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports to the PV Product Design & Delivery Manager, with indirect oversight from the Estimating & Preconstruction Manager.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Career advancement at Construction Innovations is possible with all positions, but is not guaranteed. Advancement could be within the current department or to other departments within the company.

LOCATION:

Construction Innovations facilities and offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Mather, CA.

COMPENSATION:

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $26.88 - $39.90 per hour. The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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