Unit Writer (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Hickory, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Completes the entire process of discipline specific CWPs (Construction Work Packages) and IWPs (Installation Work Packages) including development, implementation, and tracking of progress for basic projects. Assists Discipline Superintendent to identify and resolve problems or issues related to material deliveries. Generate material takeoff / bill of material for CWPs and IWPs.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; 4 year degree preferred
Typically 2+ years construction or construction management and/or design experience in similar facility construction
Working knowledge of cost control, scheduling, engineering drawings and other documents
Ability to do material takeoffs, field estimates
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Safety regulations
Dealing with Ambiguity
Problem Solving
Advanced Excel Skills

Responsibilities

Supports planning, developing, issuing, and progress tracking of all CWPs and IWPs for the scope of work; may be responsible for planning, developing, issuing and progress tracking of all CWPs and IWPs for basic projects.
May participate and contribute in integrated planning sessions associated with IWPs.
Supports production of discipline specific IWPs and may produce discipline specific IWPs for basic projects.
May produce documentation to support "buy in" of superintendents and/or general foreman.
May support verifying engineered quantities and coordinate Construction Contractor/craft commodity curves and Project Controls.
Assist in research for problems or issues resolution related to design information, schedule, material deliveries, change management, safety, and quality.
May assist the responsible Field Engineer in the interpretation of Requests for Information (RFI) and manage the documentation flow.
Interfaces with the Discipline Field Engineer to provide constructible responses.
Supports development of material takeoff / bill of material for CWPs and IWPs.
May Compile IWP turnover information returned from the field.
Supports Verifying commodities installed and work completion status weekly (at a minimum).
Assists Discipline Superintendent in reviewing craft timesheets/charge codes.
Maintains a daily log for site records.
Supports commercial recovery process.
Actively promote the safety culture.
Interface with Superintendent, general foreman, foreman, craft personnel, and vendor representatives.