Construction Management Internship – Spring 2027

The role

You will support the full lifecycle of construction projects including design reviews, permitting, budgeting, and buildout execution. You will also maintain a presence in the field through site visits and communication with various stakeholders.

What you will do

• Own and/or support the full lifecycle of construction projects
• Perform requirements capture, design reviews, permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, buildout execution, and regulatory inspections
• Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections
• Communicate with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and inspectors
• Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, and/or related applications
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to have

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Experience with construction projects in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or pharmaceutical lab environments

Benefits

• Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
• Commuter benefit to support local transportation
• Paid observed holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
• Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible
• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

Before you apply

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to access export-controlled items

About the company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.