You should be a college junior or senior in Construction Management or a related field, with strong analytical, teamwork, and computer skills, and knowledge of BlueBeam, Revit, or similar software.

You will assist the Estimation team, analyze bid documents, count fixtures, maintain RFIs, gather subcontractor quotes, and help prepare detailed budgets and proposals for projects.

Construction & Surveying

Engineering

United States

Greensboro

Adams Electric Co. specializes in electrical contracting services, including installation, maintenance, and repair for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Their mission is to provide reliable, high-quality electrical solutions tailored to their clients' needs. The company's purpose is to ensure safe, efficient, and effective electrical systems, supporting a wide range of building and infrastructure projects.

Engineering & Construction

Adams Electric Company

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 ABOUT THE PROGRAM
 Adams Electric Company's Summer Internship Program is a PAID, challenging, dynamic, fun and educational experience. We pride ourselves on allowing our interns to make a real value-added impact during their time with us by giving them opportunities to see the company from all different angles, participating in meetings with our clients and other team members, working on multiple projects and more! We take an individualized approach to our internships and specifically pair you with a mentor who knows the business and will grow your career interests.
 This is an 10 week program: The first 2 weeks of your internship experience, you will be placed on a jobsite where you will gain hands-on experience and work with our leadership out in the field. Next, you will work with our in-house BIM Team for several days. Finally, you will spend the remaining weeks working with your mentor!
 JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 <ul>
 <li>Assist Senior Estimator and Estimation team to ensure accurate and complete proposals for bidding potential projects</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Learn capability of Estimation Software in order to prepare bid for client</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Thoroughly read and analyze bid documents for all details including scope, general conditions, alternates, allowances, bonds, taxes, etc.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Support Estimation Team by counting lighting fixtures and evaluate the project drawings</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Maintain Request for Information (RFI) logs</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Study, understand and analyze specifications for types of materials, project duration, conditions, working hours, etc.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Solicit and obtain accurate and multiple subcontractor quotes</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Learn about Labor Quotes and man hours required for project size and cope from the Estimation Team/VP of Operations</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Assist in creating a detailed take-off for Plan Spec and Design-Build/Design-Assist projects</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Help Prepare a Detailed Budget/Estimate, bid summaries and Proposal Letter including scope of project</li>
 </ul>
 REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 <ul>
 <li>College Junior or Senior preferred</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Construction Management, Mathematics, or other related major preferred</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Analytical thinking and design</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Strong computer skills</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Ability to adapt in stressful/demanding situations</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Strong teamwork skills</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Knowledge of BlueBeam, Revit, and/or other construction software</li>
 </ul>
 
 If you want a challenging, value-added experience that will launch your career in the construction industry, Adams Electric Internship Program is a perfect fit! Apply today!
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 ABOUT THE PROGRAM
 Adams Electric Company's Summer Internship Program is a PAID, challenging, dynamic, fun and educational experience. We pride ourselves on allowing our interns to make a real value-added impact during their time with us by giving them opportunities to see the company from all different angles, participating in meetings with our clients and other team members, working on multiple projects and more! We take an individualized approach to our internships and specifically pair you with a mentor who knows the business and will grow your career interests.
 This is an 10 week program: The first 2 weeks of your internship experience, you will be placed on a jobsite where you will gain hands-on experience and work with our leadership out in the field. Next, you will work with our in-house BIM Team for several days. Finally, you will spend the remaining weeks working with your mentor!
 JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  Assist Senior Estimator and Estimation team to ensure accurate and complete proposals for bidding potential projects
 
 
  Learn capability of Estimation Software in order to prepare bid for client
 
 
  Thoroughly read and analyze bid documents for all details including scope, general conditions, alternates, allowances, bonds, taxes, etc.
 
 
  Support Estimation Team by counting lighting fixtures and evaluate the project drawings
 
 
  Maintain Request for Information (RFI) logs
 
 
  Study, understand and analyze specifications for types of materials, project duration, conditions, working hours, etc.
 
 
  Solicit and obtain accurate and multiple subcontractor quotes
 
 
  Learn about Labor Quotes and man hours required for project size and cope from the Estimation Team/VP of Operations
 
 
  Assist in creating a detailed take-off for Plan Spec and Design-Build/Design-Assist projects
 
 
  Help Prepare a Detailed Budget/Estimate, bid summaries and Proposal Letter including scope of project
 
 REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 
  College Junior or Senior preferred
 
 
  Construction Management, Mathematics, or other related major preferred
 
 
  Analytical thinking and design
 
 
  Strong computer skills
 
 
  Ability to adapt in stressful/demanding situations
 
 
  Strong teamwork skills
 
 
  Knowledge of BlueBeam, Revit, and/or other construction software
 
 
 If you want a challenging, value-added experience that will launch your career in the construction industry, Adams Electric Internship Program is a perfect fit! Apply today!


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