Intern, Electrical, Preconstruction Services

Intern, Electrical, Preconstruction Services

Gray Construction is seeking an Electrical Intern to support the Preconstruction Team in the Lexington, KY Office.

Responsibilities:

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing Plant Construction, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology. Founded in 1960, Gray's robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world's most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don't define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Support the pre-construction team with proposal efforts.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors using our web-based platform.
• Assist in coordinating proposal and bid package information or the coordination of document release. May help coordinate tracking bid status, vendor relations, and meeting minutes.
• Support the coordination and scheduling of proposal activities.
• Organizing and saving proposal documents.
• Calling and engaging with subcontractors during the proposal phase.
• Writing scopes of work.
• Responsible for take-offs for assigned divisions of work.
• Evaluate bids received from subcontractors.
• Maintain and update the department's unit rate and lead time tracker.
• Maintain and update the department's proposal processes.
• Create and maintain departmental electronic files, forms, and brochures.
• Conduct research and compile statistical reports.
• Assist in composing and processing routine correspondence.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings and events, including preparing agendas, reserving, and preparing facilities, and transcription of meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Hard worker who has an appetite for learning.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.