Construction Summer Intern - Northern California

AvalonBay Communities•San Ramon, CA

2d•$46,800 - $57,200•Onsite

About The Position

Vivmark Residential is hiring a Construction Intern to join its New Construction team. The internship will take place at one or more construction projects in Vivmark’s construction markets and provides hands-on experience in the construction management of multifamily apartment communities. Interns may gain exposure to site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting, and scheduling. They collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, Lead Engineers, and Architects, and learn how changes, clarifications, directives, and RFIs are updated and coordinated with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Interns also participate in a Summer Learning Series led by Vivmark Construction leaders, offering opportunities to learn about construction roles and Vivmark’s overall construction processes. They learn about the company’s Incident and Injury-Free Workplace safety culture, recognizing and reinforcing safe practices, and applicable safety laws and regulations. The role is intended for an undergraduate student enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related program. The listed base pay range is $46,800 to $57,200.

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.
Strong time management and organization skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and curiosity about the construction process and industry.
Bias for action and eagerness to see tasks through to completion.
Desire to apply academic construction management knowledge to 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.
Learn about construction stages and activities, including site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting, and scheduling.
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 to recognize and reinforce safe work practices and understand relevant safety laws and regulations.