Construction Intern - Summer 2026 - Dallas Regional Office

Description

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY : The Construction Intern will support the Construction and Architectural Services team by assisting with both field and office-based project management activities. This role involves reviewing contract documents, coordinating submittals and lien waivers, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate project records across platforms such as Procore, Legal Hub, and Yardi. The intern will contribute to budgeting and estimating efforts through quantity take-offs and cost tracking, while also participating in site walks and meetings with senior staff. This internship offers hands-on experience in construction operations and documentation, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and contribute to system improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist with construction project management tasks such as reviewing contract exhibits, preparing submittal lists, coordinating lien waivers, and maintaining milestone tracking in Procore and / or Workfront.
• Support invoice processing by reviewing and uploading invoices to Procore and submitting FF&E invoices through Yardi in coordination with the Construction Project Manager.
• Manage documentation by auditing, organizing, and maintaining project records in Procore and Legal Hub, including submittals, RFIs, contracts, change orders, drawings, specifications, and closeout materials.
• Help develop and maintain internal systems and databases, including unit cost tracking from change orders.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimation for projects and purchases.
• Participate in scheduled site walks and meetings with senior construction staff, including OAC meetings, monthly cost issue meetings, and daily / monthly site visits.
• Create and manage project punch lists using the Procore Punch List Tool.
• Review Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals submitted by the General Contractor for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure documentation accuracy and support project closeout processes.
• Other duties assigned by the Construction team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

About Us : Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - EDGE : Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution - guide us in fulfilling our Purpose : to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families - often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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