Construction Intern

mydpr; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Palo Alto seeks a student or recent graduate for an internship to support project teams in planning, coordination, and documentation. You will apply classroom knowledge to field and office tasks and gain hands-on experience in project delivery while collaborating with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

This role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and contributing to project meetings, reports, and data

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior internship or related coursework in construction preferred.
• Experience in team environments or project coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily field coordination and documentation.
• Supports engineers in reviewing drawings and submittals.
• Collects data for project logs, daily reports, and safety records.
• Helps with procurement tracking and materials management.
• Participates in project meetings and helps prepare agendas and minutes.

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Supports project teams in executing construction activities by assisting with planning, coordination, and documentation. Applies classroom knowledge to field and office tasks to gain hands-on experience in project delivery. Collaborates with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance. Contributes to project meetings, reporting, and progress tracking to support overall team success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists project teams with daily field coordination and documentation of construction activities.
• Supports project engineers in reviewing drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify scope and design requirements.
• Collects and organizes data for project logs, daily reports, and safety records.
• Observes site operations to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Participates in project meetings and supports preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up items.
• Assists with procurement tracking and materials management.
• Collaborates with team members to promote DPR Construction's safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Education Qualifications:

High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

Prior internship, co-op, or related experience in construction, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience working in a collaborative team environment or participating in project-based coursework preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

None required.

Anticipated starting pay range: $21.12- $46.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you’ll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together- by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.