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AvalonBay Communities

REIT developing, acquiring, managing apartment communities

Construction Intern

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026San Ramon, CA, USA$46.8k - $57.2kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Strong math comprehension and calculation skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Gain hands-on experience in the construction management of multifamily apartment communities over the summer.
  • For new construction assignments, gain exposure to site and concrete work, framing, rough mechanicals, finishes, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Collaborate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Lead Engineers, and Architects to understand the roles required for successful construction projects.
  • Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, and requests for information are updated in real time and coordinated with team members, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain efficient schedules.
  • Participate in the Summer Learning Series led by Vivmark Construction leaders to meet leaders and learn about construction-industry roles and the company's construction processes.
  • Learn about the Incident and Injury-Free Workplace safety culture, how to recognize and reinforce safety practices, and applicable safety laws and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior construction-related internship or work experience is beneficial but not required.
  • Ability to quickly learn new skills and curiosity about the construction process and industry.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Bias for action and eagerness to see tasks through to completion.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Desire to expand and apply academic construction management knowledge to real-world situations and gain exposure to new areas of the business.

About the Company

AvalonBay Communities

REIT developing, acquiring, managing apartment communities

AvalonBay is a REIT focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing multifamily apartment communities in the United States. It generates revenue mainly from rental income and uses vertical integration by acting as its own general contractor to control construction costs and quality. The company differentiates itself through tight control of the construction process and strong asset management and customer service in well-located markets with high barriers to entry. Its goal is to provide stable and growing returns to investors by building and operating a high-quality, diversified portfolio of apartment communities in economically strong markets.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
1978

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