Pre-Construction Intern: Proposal & Bid Support

Gray; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking a Pre-Construction Services Intern for our Birmingham, AL office for Summer 2027. You will support the pre-construction team with proposal efforts, coordinate bid packages, engage subcontractors, and assist in writing scopes of work.

This role offers hands-on exposure to design-build processes and a collaborative, learning-focused environment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Motivation to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking a Pre-Construction Services Intern for our Birmingham, AL office for Summer 2027. You will support the pre-construction team with proposal efforts, coordinate bid packages, engage subcontractors, and assist in writing scopes of work.

This role offers hands-on exposure to design-build processes and a collaborative, learning-focused environment. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with strong