Construction Project Engineer Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Market-rate compensation

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Property Reserve is seeking a Construction Project Engineer Intern to support development teams during construction. You’ll assist with coordination, estimates, field observations, scheduling, and analytics on multiple real estate projects across the country.

Gain exposure to development, investment strategy, and construction management while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong interest in commercial real estate development and construction management.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in day-to-day construction management activities.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, analytics, budgeting, and product research.
• Participate in Owner, Architect, and Contractor coordination meetings.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field observations.
• Track project progress and maintain documentation related to construction activities.
• Record meeting notes, action items, and project updates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants throughout the development process.
• Utilize industry-leading software and project management platforms.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Yardi

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

At Property Reserve, our people, values, and work come together to build something greater. Property Reserve is the real estate investment arm of the reserve funds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the spirit of time-tested self-reliance principles, Property Reserve creates sustainable cashflow for future needs.

At Property Reserve, our people, values, and work come together to build something greater. Property Reserve is the real estate investment arm of the reserve funds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the spirit of time-tested self-reliance principles, Property Reserve creates sustainable cashflow for future needs.

As caretakers of sacred funds, we invest in income-generating properties and land to support the Church’s mission. Our focus is on the acquisition, build-to-hold development, and portfolio level management of office, industrial, multi-family, build-to-rent, hospitality, and retail properties.

Property Reserve provides a diverse range of investment experiences, interacting with a seasoned leadership team. Working in a highly collaborative environment, each Property Reserve team member has the chance to contribute meaningfully and frequently to the company culture. Headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, we offer a locale with a unique blend of world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving culture & arts scene, and diverse housing options with convenient commutes.

OPPORTUNITY

As a Construction Project Engineer Intern, you will support the Development team in managing various aspects of the construction process, including project coordination, field observations, scheduling, estimating, and construction analytics.

You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects across a variety of real estate product types, gaining exposure to all phases of development and construction. Interns interact with professionals across the Transactions, Development, Asset Management, Land, and Finance teams while also collaborating with third-party architects, engineers, contractors, and trade partners.

This role provides firsthand exposure to institutional real estate development, construction management, investment strategy, and industry-leading market participants throughout the country.

WHY CHOOSE PROPERTY RESERVE?

• Potential to move into a full-time position
• Gain experience that can support future career opportunities
• Internship compensation at market rate
• Healthy work-life balance
• Strong culture and mission
• Access to mentors at all levels
• Exposure to institutional commercial real estate investment processes and practices
• Opportunity to use industry-leading software, data platforms, and research tools
• Meaningful project work with visibility across investment, development, and operations teams

Responsibilities

SPECIFICALLY, YOU WILL

• Support Project Managers in day-to-day construction management activities
• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, construction analytics, budgeting support, and product research
• Participate in Owner, Architect, and Contractor coordination meetings
• Conduct construction site visits, inspections, and field observations
• Track project progress and maintain documentation related to construction activities
• Record meeting notes, action items, and project updates
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of project activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants throughout the development process
• Utilize industry-leading software and project management platforms including Procore, Yardi, Primavera P6, and related tools
• Perform other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Strong interest in commercial real estate development and construction management
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other business applications
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and desire to learn
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams

PR/IP

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.