Construction Management Intern- Fire & Life Safety

ArchKey Solutions LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Intern for our San Jose, CA office. You will work with project teams to support design, code compliance, and field coordination while learning the Fire & Life Safety industry.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, vendor pricing research, and bid preparation in a collaborative environment, with mentorship and opportunities to grow your career.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and enrolled in related college program.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic project management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material cost calculations for construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates; collaborate with project teams to gather data and validate assumptions.
• Research vendor pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.
• Participate in bid preparations and pre-construction planning meetings.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in a related college program

Basic project management training

Job description

Description

Fire & Life Safety Intern

This position is based out of our San Jose, CA office.

About the company

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building, and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future, and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project.This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey and to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

Our summer internship program allows you to learn more about the Fire & Life Safety industry and our business before beginning your career after graduation. As a Fire & Life Safety Intern, you will work closely with our project teams to support key operational functions while developing your skills in system design, code compliance, and field coordination.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Puts a strong emphasis on candidate experience.


• Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.


• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.


• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow

Day in the life

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and material cost calculations for various construction projects.


• Review project plans, specifications, and documentation to prepare cost estimates. Collaborate with project teams to gather data and validate assumptions.


• Research vendor pricing and maintain up-to-date cost databases.


• Participate in bid preparations and pre-construction planning meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a college program related to the assigned internship function.


• Demonstrated interest and drive to learn to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.


• Basic project management training preferred.


• Strong team player, with demonstrated effective collaboration, judgement, flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational and relationship-building skills.


• Open to accepting professional feedback for continuous improvement.


• Solid written communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation.


• Effective listening, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.


• Creativity, independent problem-solving skills, detail orientation and customer service skills.


• Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability.


• Strong detail orientation, mathematical skills, and process orientation helpful.

Travel

• Occasional travel to the project site or working from the project site may be required

Salary Range

• $26 or $28 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.