Construction Management Intern - Los Angeles, CA

UEC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Auto allowances & gas cards

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

UEC in Los Angeles is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support project management and field operations on active construction projects. You will help with coordination, document control, material tracking, and progress reporting.

The role offers exposure to safety procedures, trade partner coordination, and site inspections. You will participate in the Summer Speakers series, internship events, jobsite tours, and networking opportunities while pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management: Understand day-to-day business and financial management on projects; coordinate, track materials, manage files, control documents, and report progress.
• Field operations: Assist field supervision with safety procedures, trade partner coordination, field condition verification, and quality control; participate in internship events and site tours.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Project Management
  • Understand day-to-day business and financial management on projects.
  • Support project teams with coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Field Operations
  • Assist field supervision with safety procedures, project and trade partner coordination, verification of field conditions, and quality control.
  • Participate in the Summer Speaker series, internship events, jobsite tours, and networking opportunities.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program.
• Degrees considered include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, and Liberal Arts.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Success managing multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourcefulness with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize and multitask.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Access to market-leading medical, dental, vision, emotional, and mental health benefits.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days annually.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Commuter benefits.