• Intern - Construction & Purchasing (Costa Mesa)

    Brookfield Properties (Costa Mesa, CA)


    Location

     

    Costa Mesa - 3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 1000

     

    Business

     

    At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

     

    If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

    Job Description

    Your Team

     

    Brookfield Residential’ s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of our projects and operations. This internship program is open to highly motivated and driven students who are eager to explore the development and residential real estate industry, gain practical experience, and make meaningful contributions to our team. The Summer Internship Program will begin on May 25, 2026 and conclude on August 14, 2026. This position will be based in Costa Mesa as well as on the assigned Construction site.

     

    Your Key Deliverables

    Purchasing

    + 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.

    Construction

    + 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.

    Qualifications

    + 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.

    Benefits

    + Hands-on experience in a real estate development environment.

    + Mentorship from industry professionals.

    + Exposure to diverse projects and challenges.

    + Networking opportunities within the real estate industry.

    + Competitive compensation for the internship duration.

    + Potential for future career opportunities within Brookfield Residential.

     

    Brookfield Residential participates in the E-Verify process (https://www.e-verify.gov/) to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.

     

    We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

     

    At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 670 locations, 1500+ buildings and over 275 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.