Avalonbay Communities
Develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages high-quality apartment communities in the U.S.
Construction Summer Intern
Summer internship providing hands‑on construction management experience on multifamily projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
All interns participate in AvalonBay’s Summer Learning Series, where construction leaders share insights about various roles and the overall construction process. The program also emphasizes safety, teaching interns about the Incident‑Free Workplace culture, safety laws and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸learning series
- ▸safety training
- ▸construction insight
What You Bring
Interns will gain hands‑on experience in the management of multi‑family apartment projects. Depending on the track, they may work on site activities such as concrete, framing, mechanical rough‑ins, finishes, budgeting and scheduling, or support redevelopment of occupied communities while balancing resident needs. In the support services track, interns assist with planning and estimating, applying financial and business analysis to new builds. Throughout, they collaborate with superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, engineers and architects, and learn how real‑time updates to RFIs, directives and schedules are coordinated. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. The internship is open to students with or without prior construction experience; strong analytical, communication and organizational abilities are essential. • Quick learner, curious about the construction process and industry. • Exceptional time management and organization skills. • Bias for action and eagerness to complete tasks. • Strong attention to detail. • Desire to apply academic construction management knowledge to real‑world situations and explore new business areas. • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Strong math comprehension and calculation abilities.
Requirements
- ▸ms office
- ▸excel
- ▸construction management
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸math
- ▸analytical skills
Benefits
AvalonBay supports its teams with development opportunities and a values‑driven culture. Employees receive on‑the‑job training, exposure to a growing industry, discount programs and a workplace built on integrity, caring and continuous improvement. • Opportunities to advance skills and grow career through on‑the‑job training. • Exposure to a growing industry with advancement opportunities. • Thousands of local and national discounts via AvalonBay PerkSpot partnership.
Work Environment
Onsite