Construction Summer Intern
About The Position
Vivmark Residential is hiring Construction Interns for New Construction and Capital Projects (redevelopment). Interns work at one or more construction projects in Vivmark’s construction markets and gain hands-on experience in the construction management of multifamily apartment communities. Depending on the assignment, experience may include site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting, and scheduling, or redevelopment work in occupied communities that involves construction and subcontractor management while maintaining an orderly living environment for residents. Interns collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Lead Engineers, and Architects. They learn how changes, clarifications, directives, and RFIs are updated and coordinated in real time with team members, subcontractors, and suppliers to help maintain efficient schedules. All Construction Interns also participate in a Summer Learning Series led by Vivmark Construction leaders, covering construction-industry roles and Vivmark’s construction processes. The internship also introduces Vivmark’s Incident and Injury-Free Workplace safety culture, including recognizing and reinforcing safety practices and learning about applicable safety laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong math comprehension and calculation skills.
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and curiosity about the construction process and industry.
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- Bias for action and eagerness to see tasks through to completion.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Desire to expand and apply academic construction management knowledge in real-world situations and gain exposure to new areas of the business.
Nice To Haves
- Prior construction-related internship or work experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in construction management for multifamily apartment communities.
- Participate in construction activities such as site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting, and scheduling, depending on assignment.
- Support redevelopment work in occupied communities, including construction and subcontractor management while considering residents’ needs for an orderly living environment.
- Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Lead Engineers, and Architects.
- Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, and RFIs are updated and coordinated with team members, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Participate in the Summer Learning Series led by Vivmark Construction leaders.
- Learn and reinforce the company’s safety practices and gain an understanding of safety laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and company holidays.
- Exclusive team member housing discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
