Construction Intern: Field Experience & Project Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a motivated individual to support project teams in planning, coordination, and documentation on field operations in Palo Alto, CA. You will gain hands-on experience by working with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning from field tasks, and contributing to project meetings and progress tracking as part of the team.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 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.

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

High School Education/GED

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a motivated individual to support project teams in planning, coordination, and documentation on field operations in Palo Alto, CA. You will gain hands-on experience by working with project engineers, superintendents, and trade partners to help ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning from field tasks, and contributing to project meetings and progress tracking as part of the team.