“I have worked here for the last 33 years, and there has always been a feeling of family between the field, the office, and management. This aspect is important because I want to stand behind what I am selling, and I found that at Briggs.”
Working with Briggs
The workforce of Briggs is composed of a carefully selected group of electricians, project managers and office administrators. The company’s exceptional work performance speaks volumes about its commitment to service excellence.
Current Job Opportunities
California
Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for supervising projects from start to finish and guaranteeing client satisfaction by providing exceptional service. Supports senior project management by providing comprehensive project management support for several projects.
Job Description
- Provide initial client contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources required to complete a project.
- Monitor construction operations in collaboration with the onsite Foreman and Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluates construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Ensures that all project personnel follow all company and project owners’ safety and environmental policies.
- Regularly visits projects to assess performance, progress, and quality and to ensure connectivity with the field and clients.
- Supervise the preparation of all change quotations for presentation to the client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (rental equipment, income/expenses, progress billing) to preserve the company’s interests while maintaining a good relationship with the client.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. Although this is not a complete listing, other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years in Electrical Project Management.
- Experience with pricing change orders
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
- In-depth knowledge of various electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
Overview
Our Project Engineer collaborates on projects with their Project Manager and serves as a contact between the field and the office. In this position, the PE is responsible for establishing the project’s objectives through planning, executing, and finalizing projects on time and within budget.
Job Description
- Assist with the administration of the bid turnover and project commencement process, blueprints/specifications, evaluate proposals/project requirements, and material procurement coordination.
- Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
- In charge of material requisition, submittal compilation, purchase orders, on-site job walk-throughs, change orders, request for information, and close-out documents.
- Utilize Bluebeam Studio and Microsoft SharePoint to maintain and manage online project document postings.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with vendors and clients.
- Assists in overseeing project planning, execution & closure, as well as all project functions related to quality control and project management.
Overview
The Estimator is in charge of creating and preparing bid documentation and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. The Estimator manages construction costs by gathering and analyzing data, assessing bid requirements and drawings, and ensuring they understand what is required to successfully bid and win the project.
Job Description
- Prepare complete estimates for commercial electrical projects, including detailed take-off and data entry into computerized estimating software.
- Prepare conceptual budgets and design build estimates, including lighting layout, power distribution, branch circuitry, and other systems.
- Analyse and review drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
- Review estimates and work performed by Jr. Estimators.
- Interface with suppliers and subcontractors in the preparation of estimates
- Coordinate and communicate with Project Manager during the turnover phase of a project.
- Coordinate with and develop relationships with customers.
- Contract review and negotiations.
Requirements
Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
Experience: 8+ years of Electrical Estimating.
Experience in developing Design / Build estimates and conceptual budgets.
Experience with analyzing
Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
Overview
The BIM Detailer engages in any modeling efforts for 3D coordination and shop drawings for educational, institutional, and commercial projects. To manage a high level of quality and service, the ideal Detailer should be self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
Job Description
- Produces shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits, and cables, as required for fabrication and installation crew instructions.
- Creates 3D electrical designs for field installation and collaboration with other trades.
- Verifies and prepares layout drawings in accordance with contract specifications.
- Interprets architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical floor plans, sections, and elevations.
Overview
The BIM/VDC Designer engages in any modeling efforts for 3D coordination and shop drawings for educational, institutional, and commercial projects. To manage a high level of quality and service, the ideal Detailer should be self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
Job Description
- Produces shop drawings, and cross-sections of underground conduits and cables, as required for fabrication and installation crew instructions.
- Creates 3D electrical designs for field installation and collaboration with other trades.
- Verifies and prepares layout drawings by contract specifications.
- Interprets architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical floor plans, sections, and elevations.
Nevada
Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for supervising projects from start to finish and guaranteeing client satisfaction by providing exceptional service. Supports senior project management by providing comprehensive project management support for several projects.
Job Description
- Provide initial client contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources required to complete a project.
- Monitor construction operations in collaboration with the onsite Foreman and Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluates construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans and actual work. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Ensures that all project personnel follows all company and project owners’ safety and environmental policies.
- Regularly visits projects to assess performance, progress, and quality and to ensure connectivity with the field and clients.
- Supervise the preparation of all change quotations for presentation to the client. Negotiate all change references to a conclusion.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (rental equipment, income/expenses, progress billing) to preserve the company’s interests while maintaining a good relationship with the client.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. Although this is not a complete listing, other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum – High School. Electrical Engineering degree or other construction-related degree preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years in Electrical Project Management.
- Experience with pricing change orders
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
- In-depth knowledge of various electrical materials, systems, and their installation.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Briggs Electric’s benefits package includes competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing, vacation time, and bonuses.
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Employee Testimonials
“It’s a friendly environment, which makes work easier and enjoyable.”
“I like the jobs that we do here at Briggs Electric. The people I work with have a lot to do with it; it’s a great place to work.”
“Briggs is a family-owned business, and everyone is treated like family. It gives you a chance to succeed and feel supported through anything.”
“Briggs’ best attribute is teamwork, the way we can work with the client and other trades. All foremen get along very well, we are a cohesive team, and we look out for each other. When we see something wrong, we call to get it fixed – it’s a great environment.”
“The experience Briggs brings to each job, whether it’s from the shop or the guys on the field, we have a lot of knowledge and expertise. It has been great working for Briggs Electric, my father worked here for 35 years, and I couldn’t be bothered to work for any other company.”
“All of our employees are top-notch, from the top down. We have an incredible team at Briggs Electric; it’s a part of our culture, and it is what we have always done.”