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SAIIA

  • BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
  • 22 days ago
  • Intern

Highlights

Overview: Position Summary: This position assists the Projects Departments with quantifying required materials and processes and identifying other external resources as needed to successfully bid and construct civil projects in the power generation, pulp and paper, and mining industries. Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Job TypeIntern

Description

Overview:

Position Summary: This position assists the Projects Departments with quantifying required materials and processes and identifying other external resources as needed to successfully bid and construct civil projects in the power generation, pulp and paper, and mining industries.

 

Company Overview

 

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

 

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

 

Responsibilities:

During the internship, the Student will be assigned to a local project and or home office, where they will receive
training underthe supervision of a Mentor. Contribution to the project will be limited until the Student demonstrates
proficiency in the required skills. Throughout the internship, the Student will gain exposure to and develop
familiarity with the following tasks and skills:

  • Construction & Quantity Takeoff
    • Read and interpret civil construction drawings, including scales, symbols, project locations, contour
    lines, and utility placements.
    • Perform hand takeoffs for sanitary sewer, stormwater, and potable/fire water pipelines (linear feet,
    bends, fittings, depths, bedding, and backfill).
    • Enter takeoff data into Saiia’s internal Excel pipe and quantity sheets.
    • Conduct quantity takeoffs for erosion control, roadways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, grassing areas, HDPE
    liner areas, anchor trenches, and aggregate surfacing.
  • Software & Technical Proficiency
    • Develop AGTEK Earthwork 3D & 4D software skills for volume takeoff.
    • Create accurate KMZ files using AGTEK 4D and Google Earth.
    • Utilize AGTEK to:
    • Import and manipulate PDF and CAD drawings.
    • Digitize and elevate contour lines.
    • Define stripping areas, perimeters, sectional areas, and balance regions.
    • Generate and interpret volume reports and cut/fill maps
  • Bid Preparation & Subcontractor Coordination
    • Communicate effectively with subcontractors via phone and email to solicit proposals and pricing.
    • Review bid documents (drawings, forms, specifications, Q&A, conditions, and schedules) and relay job
    details to subcontractors.
    • Edit and distribute Saiia’s "Invitation to Bid" documents.
    • Manage Saiia’s Outlook subcontractor vendor list, adding and updating contacts.
    • Populate and track subcontractor pricing using Saiia’s internal Excel vendor list.
  • Document Management & File Sharing
    • Navigate the Smartfile FTP site to:
    •  Create and organize job files.
    • Upload and share job documents with subcontractors
Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and process
    improvement.
  •  Ability to maintain job or task focus in pressured or time-sensitive situations.
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • Willingness and demonstrative initiative to learn new programs, systems, and tools as they become
    available.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student in a Civil Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management,
    degree program.

TRAVEL:

  • This position will travel with manager to job sites or report directly to assigned project
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

 

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

 

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure 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.

 

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