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Brookfield Properties · 21 hours ago

Intern - Construction & Purchasing (Costa Mesa)

Costa Mesa, California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and homebuilder focused on creating exceptional living experiences. The internship program offers students practical experience in the development and residential real estate industry, focusing on purchasing and construction responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Spread and analyze bids in excel for awarding contracts

Understand the contract scope of work and specifications for a community

Work with vendors on qualifying bids

Participate in contract negotiations with Purchasing Agent

Collaborate with Contract Manager to support scheduling and EWOs in Build Pro

Participate in competition walks to gather information regarding sales prices, options and specifications. Document with photos and collateral

Research new products with manufacturers and installers, present findings to purchasing team. If implemented, write scope of work

Create a ‘Who’s Working Where’ pivot table using the Subcontract Details Inform XL analyzer

Create a SoCal ‘All Project’ standard spec comparison matrix utilizing individual active community specifications

Review site for trash or SWPPPS violations. This will include checking catch basins, BMP’s, wash outs, restroom facility containment, etc

Walk with inspector and assistant on daily inspections

Review corrections with assistant and the trade and or Plans if necessary

Review scope of work in 2-3 contracts provided by Site Manager for weekly discussion

Correct any SWPPS violations with site team direction for city / state compliance

Join weekly safety meeting with site team

Be on the lookout for site safety violations and report to Site Managers

Review plans and any needed RFI information to architect or engineers

Generate quality control lists with site team

Reach out to trades via phone to address and quality issues or needed revisions

Qualification

Real EstateConstruction ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam PlayerPositive Attitude

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field (e.g., Real Estate, Construction Management, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

A keen interest in real estate and development

Self-motivated, eager to learn, and a strong team player

A positive and can-do attitude

Ability to work 40 hours per week Monday – Friday

Must possess reliable transportation