Technical Product & Estimating Support Specialist

Construction Innovations, LLC

California

On-site

USD 37,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Construction Innovations is seeking an Assistant Technical Product Specialist to support the estimating team on electrical and construction projects. You will prepare project estimates, perform material takeoffs from drawings, and collaborate with S&P for pricing and delivery times.

The role requires strong Excel skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and familiarity with Bluebeam or AutoCAD. Prior experience in renewable energy projects is a plus; training will be provided within a QMS

Qualifications

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.

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.