Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company · 1 day ago
Intern-Civil
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Internship
Hybrid
InternSaiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company, is an industrial heavy civil contractor specializing in power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. The internship position will assist the Projects Departments with quantifying materials and processes for civil projects, providing valuable training and exposure to various tasks and skills in the industry.
GovernmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
During the internship, the Student will be assigned to a local project and or home office, where they will receive training under the 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
Qualification
Required
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
Enrolled as a full-time student in a Civil Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management, degree program
Company
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company
Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-09-04Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Richard DeShazo
CFO
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