Summer Internship - Pre-Construction​/Estimation

Position: 2026 Summer Internship - Pre-Construction / Estimation
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 Blue Beam, 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!

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility:
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resource sat

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language:
English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese

English - Spanish - Chinese

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link:
English

View Company Information

To see other positions, .