Summer Intern

Starr Electric Company, Inc. • Greensboro, NC

27d

About The Position

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of our business, including our Project Management, Preconstruction, Safety, Prefabrication, Accounting, Procurement and Engineering departments. Assisting with planning, scheduling, document management, safety, quality control, forecasting, and projections for assigned projects while working with the Project Management team Participating in quantity take-offs, quote preparation, bid reviews, and handoff meetings while working with the Preconstruction department. Gaining exposure to our complete safety program including Pre-Task plans, Toolbox talks, near miss reporting, planning, laying out work, blueprint reading, managing crews, and general electrical installation while working with the Field department. To be successful in this role, you must be a team player with strong inter-personal and organizational skills, effective attention to detail skills, the ability to problem solve, juggle multiple projects and adjust work accordingly to adapt to tight deadlines. Additionally, it is important that you have the ability to work on and understand highly confidential and sensitive information. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize project management, estimating, and field software.
• Skilled at creating, filing, maintaining, and disposition of personnel and company records.
• Proficient in writing internal and external correspondence.
• Ability to focus, organizes, and prioritizes essential functions of this job in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to foster and maintain teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates proficient and professional communication skills.
• Able to adjust and be flexible to the sudden demands.
• Enrolled in Bachelors’ or Associates degree in construction management, engineering, business administration or business management, or (2) years of field related experience in the commercial/industrial electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work practices and ensure standards for production and quality of company projects are met.
• Coordinating the material requirements of site projects with appropriate authorities and ensuring timely delivery that meets client requirements.
• Providing estimates for projects and change orders as required to meet company schedules.
• Assisting in the planning, organizing, and scheduling of project management activities such as budgeting, purchasing, profit projection, change order processing, scheduling with field and customer personnel, and document control.
• Attending job-planning and progress meetings as required.
• Maintaining positive relationships with others in the organization by fostering a positive work climate.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, divisions, other SEC offices or other locations to perform functions. May be assigned to work full-time on a jobsite.
• Supporting and administering Office Administrative functions as directed by appropriate authorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree