What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction & Purchasing Intern (Costa Mesa) position at Brookfield Residential Services LLC?
Location
Costa Mesa - 3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 1000Business
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
About Brookfield Residential:
Brookfield Residential is a leading real estate developer known for creating the Best Places to Call home and award winning master planned communities. As a Brookfield Residential Summer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and gain valuable hands-on experience in the dynamic world of real estate development.
Internship Overview:
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 19, 2025 and conclude on August 15, 2025.
Team Overview:
The Purchasing and Construction Intern will shadow a Purchasing Agent and Site Managers to observe all Brookfield’s purchasing and construction best practices, policies, and procedures. The position will start within purchasing and will expose the intern to the set up, bidding, and awarding of trades. Additionally, the position will shadow a Site Managers in the field to understand the day-to-day operations of new home construction. This position will be based in the main office while working with purchasing and Irvine when working with the field.
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.
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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.
