Construction Summer Intern

AvalonBay Communities • Boston, MA

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About The Position

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role We have Construction I ntern positions in N ew C onstruction , Capita l Projects ( redevelopment ) and C onstruction S upport S ervices (preconstruction) . We are looking for the right candidate to join our construction team as a Construction I ntern . The internship will be located at one or more construction projects in the AvalonBay Construction markets .

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program.
• The ability to quickly learn new skills and be curious about the construction process and industry
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Bias for action and eagerness to see all tasks through to completion
• Strong attention to detail
• The desire to expand and apply their academic construction management knowledge to real world situations and gain exposure to new areas of the business
• Proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math comprehension and calculation skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior construction-related internships or work experience is beneficial but not

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in the construction management of multi-family apartment communities.
• New Construction : An internship on a new constru ction site will provide exposure to a variety of stages in the construction management process such as site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting and scheduling.
• Capital Projects : A capital projects internship will provide you with the opportunity to work on our occupied communities where we are managing a significant redevelopment of one of our exiting communities . This type of internship te aches construction and subcontractor manageme nt while also being aware of current residents’ needs for an orderly living environment.
• Construction Support Services: An internship in CSS will challenge your financial and business skills by suppo rting the planning and estimating of new construction projects taking into consideration product type, materials, schedule and more.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors , Lead Engineers and Architects, gaining an advanced understanding of the different roles that are for successful construction projects.
• Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, are updated in real-time and coordinated with team members and subcontractors and suppliers to maintain smooth and efficient schedules.
• Participate in a Summer Learning Series led by AvalonBay Construction leaders .
• Learn about our Incident and Injury-Free Workplace safety culture, how to recognize and reinforce best safety practices, and gain a comprehensive understanding of different safety laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees