Preconstruction- intern - Guarantee Electrical
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Job Title: Preconstruction Intern
Location: St. Louis, MO
About Us: Join our St. Louis team and become part of a nationally recognized Top Workplace! At Guarantee Electrical Company, we focus on client results through innovation and experience. We're seeking a motivated Preconstruction Intern to support our award-winning team and help us build a successful future together.
Why Work for Us? Guarantee offers a rewarding internship experience with opportunities for professional growth. If you were to join our organization full time in the future here are some benefits to look forward to. Our employees enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the unique advantage of being part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is 100% company funded. We also value community involvement through initiatives like Pedal the Cause and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Responsibilities:
- Project Integration Support: Assist in rolling out project integration methods by collaborating with preconstruction and operations teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment.
- Vendor and Subcontractor Relations: Help build and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors. Support initiatives to implement labor-saving solutions that enhance installation efficiency.
- Workforce Planning Assistance: Aid in developing project-specific workforce projections and aligning milestones with client schedules. Help break down estimates into standardized Work Breakdown Schedules.
- Standardization and Prefabrication: Participate in efforts to drive innovation and standardization in product selections and prefabrication assemblies. Work with the operations team on project-specific strategies.
- Purchasing and Supplier Collaboration: Support the implementation of purchasing software and assist in developing relationships with suppliers. Help strategize to reduce the number of purchase orders and back orders.
- Integration Meetings and Logistics Coordination: Assist in organizing meetings for larger material purchases, discussing installation processes and logistics.
- Multi-Project Support: Contribute to the development of synergies related to the procurement of equipment and materials across multiple projects.
- Proposal and Bid Support: Help gather proposals, blueprints, and specifications for project bids. Learn to analyze documents to identify labor, material, and time requirements.
- Documentation Organization: Aid in organizing electronic files, bid documents, drawings, and specifications for easy retrieval and ensure they are up to date.
- Customer Data Management: Assist in coordinating and managing customer data in Salesforce (CRM), ensuring accurate and accessible information for team members.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Associate's Degree or enrolled in a Technical or Vocational program in construction, business development, or a related field.
- Relevant coursework or experience in the Architectural, Engineering, or Construction field is a plus.
- Basic understanding of value engineering concepts and familiarity with current electrical codes and building standards is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in Bluebeam, Viewpoint, or Accubid being advantageous.
Additional Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear and compelling content.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
- Professional and positive attitude.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Participation in community outreach and volunteer programs through our GECO Gives initiative
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information about Guarantee Electrical Company, please visit www.geco.com.