Construction Summer Intern

AvalonBay Communities

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About The Position

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 Intern positions in New Construction, Capital Projects (redevelopment) and Construction Support Services (preconstruction). We are looking for the right candidate to join our construction team as a Construction Intern. The internship will be located at one or more construction projects in the AvalonBay Construction markets. As a Construction Intern, you will gain experience in the construction management of multi-family apartment communities. Our goal is to provide you with a wide range of hands-on experiences over the summer, which will include one or more of the following: New Construction: An internship on a new construction 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 teaches construction and subcontractor management 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 supporting the planning and estimating of new construction projects taking into consideration product type, materials, schedule and more. In all the above Intern roles, the Construction Intern will collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Lead Engineers and Architects, gaining an advanced understanding of the different roles that are required for successful construction projects. They will also 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. In addition to the above hands-on experiences, all Construction Interns participate in a Summer Learning Series led by AvalonBay Construction leaders. The Summer Learning Series gives you an opportunity to meet the leaders, learn about other roles in the Construction industry, and the overall construction processes at AvalonBay. AvalonBay Communities has a commitment to integrity—doing the right thing, always. The Construction Intern will 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.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program.
• 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 required.
• 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

Benefits

• Opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through on-the-job training.
• Exposure to a growing industry with opportunities for advancement.
• Thousands of local and national discounts through AvalonBay PerkSpot partnership.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed