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Construction Summer Intern

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 integritydoing 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.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related program. Prior construction-related internships or work experience is beneficial but not required.

The ideal candidate would have :

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer :

Comprehensive benefits health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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