Unit Writer (Bird Electric)

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric team and  build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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 .

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Preferred Skills: . 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 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.