Construction Management Internship – Spring 2027
About The Position
Varda is hiring a full-time, on-site Construction Management Intern in Los Angeles, California, for Spring 2027. The internship will take place between January and May, with dates dependent on the selected students’ university schedules. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program. The Facilities Construction team designs and builds new Varda facilities and completes tenant improvements and infrastructure upgrades at existing sites. Its work supports the company’s growing engineering, pharmaceutical, and production capabilities. Interns will contribute to construction projects in a collaborative startup environment, learning from experienced aerospace professionals and working on projects important to the company’s success. The intern will own and/or support construction projects throughout their lifecycle, from requirements capture and design reviews through permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, buildout execution, and regulatory inspections. The role involves regular field presence and coordination with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and inspectors, as well as managing project-related tools, documentation, data, processes, and systems.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management at an accredited college or university.
- Have experience with Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, and/or related applications.
- Be familiar with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles.
- Be able to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Be a U.S. person permitted to access export-controlled technology without an export license: a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or co-op experience.
- Experience with construction projects in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or pharmaceutical lab environments.
Responsibilities
- Own and/or support the full lifecycle of construction projects, including requirements capture, design reviews, permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, buildout execution, and regulatory inspections.
- Conduct consistent site visits and inspections, maintaining an active presence in the field.
- Communicate with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and inspectors.
- Manage tools, documentation, data, processes, and systems related to construction projects.
Benefits
- $33.00 hourly rate.
- Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area.
- Commuter benefit to support local transportation.
- Paid observed holidays.
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents, with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses.
- Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and dependents.
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement.
- Up to $4,000 gross-up in relocation support, if eligible.
- Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible.
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly.
- Company and team-bonding events, happy hours, and mission-success celebrations.
- Complimentary EV charging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
